Caesarean deliveries in empanelled hospitals to be audited in A.P.
The Andhra Pradesh government has mandated audits for Caesarean deliveries performed under the state's health insurance scheme to curb unnecessary surgeries. Hospitals must now provide documented medical evidence for every C-section performed.
Why it matters
This policy addresses concerns regarding medical ethics and the potential over-utilization of surgical procedures in private hospitals.
Caesarean deliveries being performed under the Dr. NTR Vaidya Seva scheme in empanelled hospitals in Andhra Pradesh will be subjected to audits by the Health Department, Minister for Health, Medical and Family Welfare Satya Kumar Yadav has said.
The Minister made the announcement on Thursday during a review meeting on the high number of Caesarean deliveries being performed in the network hospitals.
The development comes amid reports of deaths of women who underwent C-section deliveries in Rajasthan.
Stating that Caesarean deliveries should be carried out only when there is a medical necessity and only after assessing the health condition of the mother and child, the Minister said the hospital should outline the medical reasons, test reports, and other evidence to support their decision of performing C-section deliveries.
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