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Inquiry into PMJAY-SEHAT cardiac surgery irregularities in J&K

The incident serves as a practical case study on the challenges of corruption and accountability in the implementation of flagship welfare schemes like PMJAY-SEHAT, useful for illustrating governance and ethics answers.

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J&K government has ordered an inquiry into alleged irregularities involving 103 cardiac procedures under the PMJAY-SEHAT scheme at Government Medical College (GMC), Anantnag.
Preliminary investigations suggest the falsification of medical records by an Associate Professor of Cardiology.
The state administration has suspended the concerned medical professional pending the outcome of the inquiry.
PMJAY-SEHAT is a health insurance scheme providing universal health coverage to residents of Jammu and Kashmir.

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Discuss the significance of robust audit and monitoring mechanisms in the implementation of centrally sponsored health insurance schemes to ensure transparency and prevent financial leakage. 150 words

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The PMJAY-SEHAT scheme is designed to provide:

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J&K govt. orders probe into surgeries done under PMJAY

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