IMA's Haryana unit has announced the suspension of Ayushman Bharat scheme services by 600 private hospitals from February 3 because of pending reimbursements worth Rs 400 crore. Facing financial difficulties due to delayed state government payments, hospitals are unable to sustain operations.
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