The Maharashtra No Denial Policy Hospitals directive is set to reshape patient care across the nation. The Maharashtra government has announced strict enforcement of the ‘No Denial Policy’ in all hospitals to ensure that no patient is turned away from receiving immediate medical attention.
Mumbai: The government of Maharashtra has made the decision to implement a “no denial” policy for all of the state’s hospitals. The action follows Tanisha Bhise’s death last month at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital in Pune, where she was allegedly refused treatment. According to Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, the government is also considering establishing a rapid response team, a special helpline for expectant mothers, and a health response tracker to follow patient treatment.
“The state government is working to strengthen emergency medical services and plans to enforce a ‘no denial policy’ to ensure patients are not denied treatment in emergencies,” Mr. Pawar said during the groundbreaking ceremony of the State Family Welfare Building and Training Centre in Pune. He claimed that inconsistencies and insensitivity in the public healthcare system were brought to light by the death of Bhise, who was allegedly refused entry due to a demand for a Rs 10 lakh payment.
Mr. Pawar assured that an investigation is underway and strict action will be taken against those responsible for Bhise’s death. He also announced that the government will soon implement the Maharashtra No Denial Policy Hospitals rule, under which no hospital — public or private — will be allowed to refuse emergency medical treatment. “This policy will ensure that no citizen is denied critical care under any circumstances,” he said.
Bhise delivered twins at Surya Hospital in Wakad on March 29 and died at Manipal Hospital, Baner, two days later. The tragedy highlights the urgent need for the Maharashtra No Denial Policy Hospitals directive. Initially, she was taken to Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital, where doctors reportedly asked the family to pay an advance deposit of ₹10 lakh before admission.
“We established powerful committees for the investigation after taking the matter seriously. Reports from the committees have been turned in. In this instance, strict measures will be implemented. In order to ensure that no emergency patient is ever denied care, we are also working to tighten laws governing private hospitals,” Mr. Pawar stated.
Maharashtra No Denial Policy Hospitals: Govt Enforces Rules to Ensure Reserved Beds for Poor
The Maharashtra deputy chief minister pointed out that the government provides land at a concessional price and additional floor space index (FSI) to charitable trust hospitals. As per the rules, these hospitals must keep beds reserved for the poor, and failure to do so will not be tolerated under the Maharashtra No Denial Policy Hospitals initiative, he said.
