IT IS HEALTH THAT IS REAL WEALTH, AND NOT THE PIECES OF GOLD OR SILVER

Launched in 2018, Ayushman Bharat is one of India’s most ambitious healthcare projects to provide universal healthcare. This research paper presents an impact on Ayushman Bharat, focusing on its effectiveness in improving access, quality and financial protection of vulnerable populations. The study uses a mixed-methods approach that combines quantitative analysis of health care use patterns and financial outcomes with qualitative insights from beneficiary interviews and a health care provider’s perspective. Key research areas include scaling up the system, impact on health outcomes, implementation challenges and lessons learned for future policy. The findings illuminate the strengths and limitations of Ayushman Bharat and provide valuable information to policymakers and stakeholders involved in health reform efforts in India and elsewhere.