The Indian government offers a number health insurance schemes, split by income group or occupation. But it appears the health insurance system is so fragmented, it’s making healthcare more expensive and less effective, according to a report by Niti Aayog, which says large-scale reforms may be needed to ensure Indians have easy access to affordable care.
Less spending on health schemes
India among the world’s lowest spenders on healthcare. Improvements in lifespan, infant and maternal mortality rates mask just how little the Indian government spends on healthcare.
Source: The Economic Times
