In a bold move aimed at drawing attention to their grievances, private hospitals across Gujarat have announced a temporary suspension of services under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY), the government’s subsidized health insurance scheme for the economically disadvantaged. The decision, described as a “symbolic protest,” comes amidst mounting frustration over unpaid dues amounting to Rs 300 crore owed to 789 private and charitable hospitals. The Unresolved Dispute The PMJAY Private...