Manual Cost Data संग्रह में बोझ और विलंब (Manual Cost Data Collection Burden and Delays)
Definition
Indian hospitals participating in PM-JAY cost surveillance pilots report significant manual effort in extracting cost data from disparate departmental systems. Data entry operators (PMAM staff) and finance officers manually consolidate information on human resources costs, capital expenditure, and consumables across surgical, medical, and support departments. The absence of integrated Hospital Management Information Systems (HMIS) and standardized data formats creates rework, delays in claim submission, and extended reconciliation cycles with the National Health Authority.
Key Findings
- Financial Impact: 20-40 hours per month per hospital (data entry and reconciliation work); estimated ₹3-8 lakhs annual cost in staff time per hospital (₹500-1000/hour × 40 hours × 12 months) plus delayed reimbursement impact
- Frequency: Monthly (ongoing cost surveillance data entry for PM-JAY empanelled hospitals)
- Root Cause: Lack of integrated Hospital Management Information Systems (HMIS), absence of real-time data feeds from billing and payroll systems, manual reconciliation required for PM-JAY TMS (Tracking Management System) data entry
Why This Matters
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Affected Stakeholders
Data Entry Operators (PMAM), Finance Officers, Accounts Assistants, Administrative In-charge
Action Plan
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Methodology & Sources
Data collected via OSINT from regulatory filings, industry audits, and verified case studies.