No resuming Aarogyasri services unless govt clears dues, says TANHA

THE suspension of Aarogyasri services for more than a week by Aarogyasri Trust empanelled private hospitals over non-payment of dues by the government is putting a lot of pressure on the health department to find a way out.

- AARTI KASHYAP @Hyderabad

Telangana Aarogyasri Network Hospitals Association (TANHA) on Sunday issued a statement reiterating their demands and making it clear that they will not resume the services unless their issues were addressed.

TANHA said that the Aarogyasri services have been stalled since January 10 and cited two major reasons for doing so: that consultants are not willing to work because the hospitals are unable to pay their consultation amounts and salaries and medical supplies have been stopped by agencies as the hospitals have not been able to clear their dues for the last six months.

The association said that a representation has been given to the health minister and the Aarogyasri Trust in this regard.