New Delhi, July 27 -- The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has raised serious concerns over the functioning of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), shortly after the government informed Parliament that more than Rs.1.40 lakh crore had been disbursed under the scheme, according to media reports.

The flagship health programme, aimed at offering universal healthcare, has seen over 9.84 crore hospital admissions approved so far, the government told the Rajya Sabha on Friday.

It provides cashless hospitalisation of up to Rs.5 lakh annually to around 55 crore beneficiaries - nearly 40% of India's population.

The scheme is operational through over 31,000 hospitals, including more than 14,000 private facilities, wi...