In the wake of the recent angioplasty-related fatalities at Ahmedabad’s Khyati Multispecialty Hospital, the Gujarat government has implemented stringent measures to prevent such incidents in the future. Hospitals empaneled under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) are now required to obtain prior permission from the health department before organizing medical camps. Additionally, a health department officer must be present during these camps to verify diagnoses and oversee procedures.
Investigations Reveal Unnecessary Angioplasty Procedures
Investigations into the tragic events revealed that many of the 19 patients admitted to Khyati Hospital following a medical camp in Borisana underwent unnecessary angioplasty procedures. Alarmingly, the hospital had not obtained proper consent from the patients’ families for these interventions.
Government Actions Against Khyati Multispecialty Hospital
Addressing the legislative assembly, State Health Minister Rushikesh Patel emphasized the government’s commitment to preventing such occurrences. He announced that payments totaling ₹3.17 crore to Khyati Hospital have been halted, and the hospital’s PM-JAY empanelment has been revoked. Patel also highlighted that prior to this incident, actions had been taken against 52 hospitals and three doctors for similar irregularities, reinforcing the government’s dedication to maintaining public trust in the PM-JAY scheme.
Continued Trust in PM-JAY Despite Scandal
In response to inquiries from Congress MLA Tushar Chaudhary, the health minister confirmed that there has been no decline in the number of angioplasty procedures performed since the Khyati Hospital case emerged, indicating sustained public confidence in the healthcare system.
These newly instituted regulations aim to enhance patient safety, ensure ethical medical practices, and uphold the integrity of the PM-JAY program across Gujarat.
