An alleged irregularity involving patients admitted under the Ayushman scheme has surfaced, with claims that some patients were kept in intensive care units during the day but sent home after eating dinner at night. The allegations suggest that patients with limited education were brought for treatment, told they had serious illnesses and admitted to hospital, while a middleman allegedly received a monthly commission for bringing them in.
The information shared about the alleged practice claims that the middleman was paid ₹20,000 per month and brought an average of around 20 patients to the hospital every month. He allegedly told patients they were suffering from serious diseases, following which they were treated under the scheme.
Patients Allegedly Kept in ICU During Day, Sent Home at Night
The account alleges that patients remained in the ICU during daytime hours but were allowed to return home after dinner at night. The accompanying material refers to patients being brought back as part of the alleged arrangement.
The post claims that the middleman specifically searched for people who were less educated and then presented their medical condition as serious so that treatment could be carried out.
The allegations raise questions over how patients were admitted, the nature of the treatment provided and whether the hospitalisation reflected their actual medical requirements.
Middleman Allegedly Paid ₹20,000 Monthly Commission
According to the claims, the middleman had been engaged in the activity for three years and was paid around ₹20,000 every month. His alleged target was to bring approximately 20 patients to the hospital each month.
The scale of the alleged operation over three years could not be independently determined from the information provided. The material, however, raises concerns about the number of patients who may have been brought to the hospital through the alleged arrangement.
Allegations Raise Questions Over Ayushman Treatment and Billing
The allegations centre on whether hospital admissions and treatment under the Ayushman scheme were being used to generate inflated or improper bills. The account suggests a system in which a middleman allegedly identified potential patients, brought them for treatment and received a fixed monthly payment.
The information available does not provide details of any official investigation, police action or response from the hospital authorities. It also does not establish the total number of patients allegedly affected during the three-year period.
The claims nevertheless point to concerns over the manner in which beneficiaries may have been identified and admitted for treatment, particularly where patients were allegedly described as seriously ill while being allowed to return home at night.
