PM-JAY Improves Spine Surgery Access in India
Analysis based on 9 articles · First reported Feb 03, 2026 · Last updated Feb 04, 2026
The study's findings indicate a positive impact on the healthcare sector, particularly for medical device manufacturers supplying domestically produced implants. Increased utilization of India===Ayushman Bharat Yojana (PM-JAY) suggests a stable demand for healthcare services, potentially benefiting healthcare providers like Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) and reducing financial risk for patients.
A study by the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh, published in the Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma (2026), revealed that the India===Ayushman Bharat Yojana (PM-JAY) has significantly improved access to complex spine surgeries in India. Analyzing 410 surgeries from January 2023 to December 2024, the study found that 67.3% were funded by PM-JAY, with utilization increasing from 58.7% in 2023 to 73.5% in 2024. This shift reduced financial barriers for economically vulnerable patients, decreasing self-paid procedures from 37.8% to 18.9%. Prof Vivek Lal and Dr Vishal Kumar from PGIMER highlighted PM-JAY's transformative potential in reshaping access to advanced surgical care and reducing out-of-pocket expenses, particularly for costly procedures involving implants and prolonged hospitalization. The study also noted the use of domestically manufactured implants and recommended policy enhancements for sustained impact.
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