ANALYSIS OF SERVICE DELIVERY BY EMPANELED PRIVATE AND PUBLIC HOSPITALS UNDER AYUSHMAN BHARAT-AROGYA KARNATAKA SCHEME UNDER THE SUPER SPECIALTY DEPARTMENTS OF ONCOLOGY, CARDIOLOGY, NEUROLOGY AND UROLOGY IN KARNATAKA FOR THE FY 2022-2023
Abstract : The National Health Policy 2017 highlighted a significant increase in out-of-pocket expenditure on healthcare in both rural (6.9%) and urban (5.5%) areas, adding financial strain to households. In response, the government of Karnataka introduced the Arogya Karnataka program on March 2, 2018. This initiative aimed to alleviate the financial burden on families, enhance the affordability of healthcare, and improve access to quality health services for the public. A key goal was to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC), ensuring that all individuals have access to necessary health services without facing financial constraints.
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