Dimapur, Feb. 16 -- The Nagaland Private Doctors Association (NPDA) said the private hospitals in the state would continue the services under the two government health schemes - Ayushman PM-JAY and Chief Minister Health Insurance Scheme (CMHIS) - for the time being following an assurance from the Nagaland Health Protection Society (NHPS) to clear their all outstanding bills.

The association took the decision following a joint meeting with the NHPS and the Confederation of All Nagaland State Services Employees' Association (CANSSEA), wherein the NHPS assured the NPDA that all outstanding payments would be cleared within two weeks.

"Prioritising public welfare, the NPDA has decided to continue providing Ayushman PM-JAY/CMHIS services and ...