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An Ethical Analysis of the ‘Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna (PM-JAY)’ Scheme using the Stakeholder Approach to Universal Health Care in India

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This paper analyses the ethical considerations using the stakeholder theory on two specific domains of the newly implemented ‘Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna (PM-JAY)’ scheme by the Government of India. The paper recommends a solidarity-based approach over an entitlement based one that focuses on out-of-pocket expenses for the most vulnerable and a stewardship role from the private sector to ensure equity, accountability, and sustainability of PM-JAY scheme.

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  2. Joint Centre for Bioethics, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada

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Dholakia, S. An Ethical Analysis of the ‘Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna (PM-JAY)’ Scheme using the Stakeholder Approach to Universal Health Care in India. ABR 12, 195–203 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41649-020-00121-7

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