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Podcast: businessline's State of the Economy Podcast
Episode: Theme: Health| Will the Ayushman Bharat scheme receive increased funding from the upcoming Budget?
Description: In this State of the Economy podcast, businessline’s Jyoti Datta discusses the potential impact of the upcoming budget on the healthcare and pharmaceutical sector with guest Shuchi Ray, Partner, Deloitte India. The discussion highlights the significance of healthcare in the context of the budget, especially given the ongoing election year.Ray acknowledges the government's focus on healthcare in recent years, citing initiatives such as the Ayushman Bharat programme and various health-related schemes. She anticipates continued emphasis on the healthcare sector in the upcoming budget, with increased spending expected, particularly in areas like health insurance and Ayushman Bh...