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Time of India
24-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
All charity hospitals in Pune told to implement MJPJAY health scheme
Pune: Charity commissioner, Maharashtra, has instructed all private charity hospitals in the state to become part of the Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jan Arogya Yojana (MJPJAY) as soon as possible. The instruction comes after the death of Tanisha Bhise in April. It's alleged that Bhise, a resident of Pune, was denied emergency care at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital where her family were allegedly asked to pay Rs 10 lakh before admission. Bhise, who was pregnant and in need of serious care, would die later at another hospital in the city. In Pune, there are many charity hospitals that are yet to join MJPJAY. During a meeting last week, the hospitals were told to sign up by the charity commissioner. Joint charity commissioner, Pune division, Rajni Kshirsagar, said: "State government has issued a government decision to implement MJPJAY and other schemes. Accordingly, all charitable hospitals in Pune have been directed to implement these schemes. Most of these hospitals have started the process. A review of this is being done through a meeting with the hospitals. " After Bhise's death, an inquiry committee was set up under the chairmanship of Kshirsagar. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo This committee had recommended the implementation of MJPJAY and the 'National Child Health Programme', which provides free treatment to children up to the age of 18, at all charitable hospitals in the state. Based on those recommendations, the state Law and Justice Department issued a govt resolution on April 21, making it mandatory for charitable hospitals in the state to implement these schemes. MJPJAY and the Ayushman Bharat Yojana provide insurance coverage of up to Rs five lakhs to all the citizens in the state. There are 58 charitable hospitals in Pune region which includes hospitals in PMC, PCMC and Pune rural areas. In the state, there are 480 such hospitals. Under the state health schemes, a total of 1,240 treatments are subsidized or offered for free, ranging from emergency surgery in case of accidents to heart procedures. Also included are cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, cancer surgery and brain and nervous system-related treatments and procedures. Along with these, kidney transplants, dialysis, orthopedic, stomach surgery, knee and hip replacements, gastrointestinal surgeries are treated free of cost.
Indian Express
29-04-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
NCP protests against Deenanath Mangeshkar hospital
The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) staged a protest outside the Deenanath Mangeshkar Charitable Hospital in Erandwane on Tuesday over the allegation that Tanisha Bhise had lost her life due to delayed treatment over a demand by the hospital to pay an advance of Rs 10 lakh. The NCP held the hospital's administration responsible, arguing that the incident highlights broader concerns about the hospital's management and its failure to provide proper care to the public. The Deenanath Mangeshkar Charitable Hospital was established to serve economically disadvantaged sections of society, with government support and free land provided by the Maharashtra government. The hospital was also granted substantial municipal concessions. However, protesters claimed the hospital focused on profit making and not on charitable acts, noting its alleged failure to reserve 10 per cent of its beds for economically weaker patients as required. This raised concerns that the hospital majorly catered to wealthier individuals, straying from its original mission. NCP leaders, during the protest, asked for the hospital's administration be held accountable for Bhise's death, calling for a murder charge to be filed. They also urged the government to reclaim the land provided for free, mentioning the hospital's failure to meet its charitable purposes. Protestors called for a thorough investigation into the hospital's operations and the involvement of the Mangeshkar family in the management. Several prominent leaders from NCP attended the protest and raised concerns about the practices of healthcare institutions that receive government support but may not fully serve their intended purpose. Despite getting government support, the hospital has allegedly failed to pay Rs 27 crore in property tax. Protestors questioned the municipal corporation for not pursuing the hospital's outstanding dues with the same urgency applied to smaller property tax defaulters, fuelling frustration among residents and political leaders. The protesters claimed the hospital was failing to fulfill its monetary responsibilities.
Deccan Herald
25-04-2025
- Health
- Deccan Herald
Pregnant woman's death in Pune highlighted discrepancies in public healthcare system: Ajit Pawar
Tanisha Bhise, the wife of the private secretary of BJP MLC Amit Gorkhe, was refused admission over non-payment of a deposit of Rs 10 lakh in the last week of March. She died in another hospital after giving birth to twin daughters.
Hindustan Times
23-04-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Maharashtra Govt slaps ₹10 Lakh fine on Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital over denial of emergency care
Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital has been fined ₹10 lakh by a government-appointed committee for violating key provisions under the Maharashtra State Public Charitable Trust Scheme. The committee, led by joint charity commissioner Rajni Kshirsagar, found the hospital guilty after probing the death of Tanisha Bhise — a pregnant woman who allegedly died after being denied admission due to her family's inability to pay a ₹10 lakh advance. The case brought to light serious lapses in the enforcement of guidelines meant to protect patients in emergencies. As per a government resolution dated April 4, the hospital's refusal to provide immediate care breached Clause III of the charitable hospital norms, which mandate that no advance payment should be demanded in emergency cases and life-saving treatment must be provided without delay. Further, investigations revealed that the hospital violated its obligations under Section 41AA of the Maharashtra Public Trusts Act, 1950, which requires charitable hospitals with annual expenses exceeding ₹5 lakh to earmark 2% of their billing towards an Indigent Patients' Fund (IPF). This fund is meant to ensure free or subsidised care for the economically weaker sections. The inquiry committee's report, submitted to the Chief Minister's Office on Saturday, noted that Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital not only failed to meet these legal responsibilities but also contributed to a tragic and avoidable loss of life, exposing serious flaws in the system meant to safeguard underprivileged patients.
Indian Express
21-04-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
Tanisha Bhise death: Maharashtra govt imposes Rs 10 lakh penalty on Pune hospital
In a major crackdown on the Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital in Pune, the state government has imposed a penalty of Rs 10 lakh on the hospital and also advised that hospitals under Charity Commissioner should not take any advance from patients. The government has also directed multiple departments including Home, law and judiciary and corporation to initiate 'strong action' against doctors, employees and administration officials for alleged criminal negligence in the death of 37-year-old Tanisha Bhise last month. 'The Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital has been subjected to a penalty of Rs 10 lakh as punishment. Of this, Rs 5 lakh each will be kept as Fixed Deposit for the two girls she gave birth to before she died. The amount will be handed over to the two girls when they turn 18. Till then, all expenditures incurred on their treatment will be borne by the CM Relief Fund. To ensure better planning and monitoring, central planning through the CM charity cell has been recommended,' a source said. The action against the hospital, which is registered as a public charitable trust and operated as a multi-specialty hospital, came following the death of Tanisha last month after she was denied admission by the hospital as her relatives could not pay advance of Rs 10 lakh. 'The government has proposed that all hospitals registered under the Charity Commissioner will not be allowed to ask for advance from patients. Almost 10 per cent of their funds should be set aside for treatment of the poor. The hospitals will have to provide reports on the utilisation of funds at regular intervals. The hospitals will have to ensure online operations to bring greater transparency and accountability,' the source said. Besides, the government has also ordered a probe into the medical education department and has asked the Pune police commissioner to register criminal cases against doctors, administration officials and all those responsible for lapses in the case. Sources said the report has concluded that despite the high-risk nature of the delivery, 'Ishwari alias Tanisha Bhise was not admitted and treated in time'. The recommendations followed the final submission of the report to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) on Saturday by the committees formed after the incident came to light. A total of four committees were formed — Joint Charity Commissioner's office committee, maternal and child death department of PMC committee, Sassoon Hospital panel, and state health department committee (headed by Dr Radhakishan Pawar, Joint Director of the health department — and found that Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital violated rules pertaining to Maharashtra Nursing Homes Registration Rules, Indian Medical Council Regulations, and rules of charity hospitals. The state government has also 'strongly recommended' action against Dr Sushrut Ghaisas and several employees of the hospital for violating Indian Medical Council norms. The Pune Municipal Corporation has been given the go-ahead to take necessary action against the hospital under Maharashtra Hospital and Nursing Registered Rules 2021. As Mumbai Public Trust Act 1950 has been violated the government has directed the law and judiciary department to take action through the charity commissioner. Apart from the crackdown, sweeping reforms have been proposed to ensure patients are not turned away for want of funds. On Saturday, a criminal case of negligence was registered against Dr Ghaisas. The doctor, attached to the hospital as a consulting gynecologist, had resigned a week ago following controversy. According to reports, Tanisha, wife of the personal secretary of state BJP legislator Amit Gorkhe, was denied admission at the hospital in the last week of March as her relatives could not pay a deposit of Rs 10 lakh. On March 31, Bhise died, after giving birth to twins at another hospital. But her family accused Dr Ghaisas, who was treating her, of demanding huge payment of deposit.
