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NEW DELHI, Feb 21: Government think tank NITI Aayog has formed a committee to create a roadmap aimed at transforming AIIMS, New Delhi, into a premier institution for medical research and practice. The mandate of committee led by NITI Aayog member V K Paul involves thoroughly examining the existing systems and processes at AIIMS and proposing significant reforms along with specific timelines for their implementation, the Aayog said in its annual report 2024-25. The Terms of Reference include identifying ways to streamline patient inflow, developing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure optimal clinical, academic, and research outcomes, enhancing governance and transparency, and recommending strategies for financial prudence, sustainability, and self-sufficiency in managing AIIMS. The report also said that NITI Aayog, in partnership with CSEP Research foundation has attempted to examine the experiences of various countries that have adopted strategies for achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) to gather valuable insights and policy suggestions for India.
"The draft paper proposes a range of multi-faceted approaches addressing both supply-side and demand-side financing aimed at improving healthcare delivery, accessibility, quality, and affordability," it said. According to the report, this is an ongoing body of work and envisages extensive government and stakeholder consultations to identify potential pathways tailored to India's specific needs and context. UHC refers to the provision of quality health services to the population without causing financial strain. Over the years, India has made significant strides in transitioning from a selective approach to health service delivery to a comprehensive primary healthcare system, seamlessly integrated with secondary and tertiary care through its existing infrastructure.
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