Private Hospitals in IIOJK Announce Exit from SEHAT Scheme Over Payment Delays
Srinagar: A growing financial dispute between healthcare providers and authorities has prompted private hospitals in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) to announce their withdrawal from the SEHAT health insurance scheme from July 1, 2026. Hospital representatives say prolonged reimbursement delays have created severe operational challenges, raising concerns about the future availability of critical…