Government Initiatives to Reduce Out-of-Pocket Expenditure on Healthcare

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has implemented multiple initiatives aimed at reducing Out-of-Pocket Expenditure (OOPE) on healthcare. Key schemes include AB PM-JAY, which offers ₹5 lakh health coverage to over 12 crore vulnerable families, and the operationalization of 1.87 lakh Ayushman Arogya Mandirs to provide comprehensive primary healthcare services. Additional initiatives like free drugs and diagnostics are also part of the government's efforts to enhance affordable healthcare access across India.

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