Ministry of Health and Family Welfare press release · 13 April 2026 · pibtracker filter

National Health Authority Invites Innovators to Join AB PM-JAY Auto-Adjudication Hackathon 2026

PRID2251434 MinistryMinistry of Health and Family Welfare Released13 April 2026 Reading11 min

The AB PM-JAY Auto-Adjudication Hackathon seeks innovative digital solutions to integrate with existing systems, reduce manual work, speed up claim processing, and create a scalable, future-ready adjudication framework 2,600+ Participants Registered So Far; Registrations Close on 13th April, Masterclass Series Begins on 13th April Posted On: 13 APR 2026 11:32AM by PIB Delhi The Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), the flagship health assurance scheme implemented by the National Health Authority (NHA) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, is driving digital health transformation in India, processing nearly 50,000 claims daily across 1,900+ treatment packages. At this scale, speed, accuracy and compliance in claims adjudication are critical. While 15–20% of claims are currently auto-adjudicated, the need for a scalable, package-agnostic solution remains significant. Given the volume and complexity of claims, there is a growing need for an advanced auto-adjudication system capable of handling diverse treatments and document formats. Leveraging automation, AI-based fraud detection, standardised documentation and real-time verification can help fully digitise claims processing while delivering faster, more consistent and transparent outcomes. The AB PM-JAY Auto-Adjudication Hackathon aims to catalyse innovative digital solutions that seamlessly integrate with the existing AB PM-JAY infrastructure, reduce manual effort, accelerate processing timelines, and build a scalable, future-ready adjudication framework for the entire ecosystem. The National Health Authority (NHA) has received an enthusiastic response to the AB PM-JAY Auto-Adjudication Hackathon 2026, with 2,600+ participants registered so far from across the country. Last Date for Registration: 13 April 2026 Interested students, researchers, developers, professionals, startups and innovators can register till 13 April 2026 through the official portal: https://nha.gov.in/hackathon Three Masterclass Sessions Begin from 13 April 2026 To support participants in understanding the challenge statements and identifying potential solution pathways, NHA will organise a special three-part Masterclass Series commencing on 13 April 2026. The sessions will offer valuable insights into the claims adjudication ecosystem, key expectations from the hackathon, and emerging opportunities for innovation in digital health. The schedule for the Masterclass Series is as follows: Session 1: 13 April 2026 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Session 2: 15 April 2026 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Session 3: 16 April 2026 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM All sessions will also be streamed live on the official YouTube channel of the National Health Authority, @AyushmanNHA . Grand Finale at IISc Bengaluru The hackathon will culminate in a two-day offline finale on 8-9 May 2026 at the prestigious Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, where winning teams will present their solutions before an eminent jury comprising leaders from healthcare, technology and public policy. Winners will also receive attractive cash prizes of ₹5 lakh, ₹3 lakh and ₹2 lakh for each problem statement, along with an opportunity for potential collaboration with NHA. Driving the Future of Digital Health Innovation Through this hackathon, NHA reaffirms its commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration to build future-ready digital health systems that enhance efficiency, strengthen transparency, and improve healthcare delivery for beneficiaries and providers alike. For more details and registration, visit: https://nha.gov.in/hackathon **** SR HFW-AB PM-JAY Auto-Adjudication Hackathon /13 th April2026/1 (Release ID: 2251434) Visitor Counter : 1696 Read this release in: Telugu , Urdu , Marathi , हिन्दी , Punjabi , Gujarati , Kannada Ministry of Health and Family Welfare National Health Authority Invites Innovators to Join AB PM-JAY Auto-Adjudication Hackathon 2026 The AB PM-JAY Auto-Adjudication Hackathon seeks innovative digital solutions to integrate with existing systems, reduce manual work, speed up claim processing, and create a scalable, future-ready adjudication framework 2,600+ Participants Registered So Far; Registrations Close on 13th April, Masterclass Series Begins on 13th April Posted On: 13 APR 2026 11:32AM by PIB Delhi The Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), the flagship health assurance scheme implemented by the National Health Authority (NHA) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, is driving digital health transformation in India, processing nearly 50,000 claims daily across 1,900+ treatment packages. At this scale, speed, accuracy and compliance in claims adjudication are critical. While 15–20% of claims are currently auto-adjudicated, the need for a scalable, package-agnostic solution remains significant. Given the volume and complexity of claims, there is a growing need for an advanced auto-adjudication system capable of handling diverse treatments and document formats. Leveraging automation, AI-based fraud detection, standardised documentation and real-time verification can help fully digitise claims processing while delivering faster, more consistent and transparent outcomes. The AB PM-JAY Auto-Adjudication Hackathon aims to catalyse innovative digital solutions that seamlessly integrate with the existing AB PM-JAY infrastructure, reduce manual effort, accelerate processing timelines, and build a scalable, future-ready adjudication framework for the entire ecosystem. The National Health Authority (NHA) has received an enthusiastic response to the AB PM-JAY Auto-Adjudication Hackathon 2026, with 2,600+ participants registered so far from across the country. Last Date for Registration: 13 April 2026 Interested students, researchers, developers, professionals, startups and innovators can register till 13 April 2026 through the official portal: https://nha.gov.in/hackathon Three Masterclass Sessions Begin from 13 April 2026 To support participants in understanding the challenge statements and identifying potential solution pathways, NHA will organise a special three-part Masterclass Series commencing on 13 April 2026. The sessions will offer valuable insights into the claims adjudication ecosystem, key expectations from the hackathon, and emerging opportunities for innovation in digital health. The schedule for the Masterclass Series is as follows: Session 1: 13 April 2026 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Session 2: 15 April 2026 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Session 3: 16 April 2026 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM All sessions will also be streamed live on the official YouTube channel of the National Health Authority, @AyushmanNHA . Grand Finale at IISc Bengaluru The hackathon will culminate in a two-day offline finale on 8-9 May 2026 at the prestigious Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, where winning teams will present their solutions before an eminent jury comprising leaders from healthcare, technology and public policy. Winners will also receive attractive cash prizes of ₹5 lakh, ₹3 lakh and ₹2 lakh for each problem statement, along with an opportunity for potential collaboration with NHA. Driving the Future of Digital Health Innovation Through this hackathon, NHA reaffirms its commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration to build future-ready digital health systems that enhance efficiency, strengthen transparency, and improve healthcare delivery for beneficiaries and providers alike. For more details and registration, visit: https://nha.gov.in/hackathon **** SR HFW-AB PM-JAY Auto-Adjudication Hackathon /13 th April2026/1 (Release ID: 2251434) The AB PM-JAY Auto-Adjudication Hackathon seeks innovative digital solutions to integrate with existing systems, reduce manual work, speed up claim processing, and create a scalable, future-ready adjudication framework 2,600+ Participants Registered So Far; Registrations Close on 13th April, Masterclass Series Begins on 13th April" /> The Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), the flagship health assurance scheme implemented by the National Health Authority (NHA) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, is driving digital health transformation in India, processing nearly 50,000 claims daily across 1,900+ treatment packages. At this scale, speed, accuracy and compliance in claims adjudication are critical. While 15–20% of claims are currently auto-adjudicated, the need for a scalable, package-agnostic solution remains significant. Given the volume and complexity of claims, there is a growing need for an advanced auto-adjudication system capable of handling diverse treatments and document formats. Leveraging automation, AI-based fraud detection, standardised documentation and real-time verification can help fully digitise claims processing while delivering faster, more consistent and transparent outcomes. The AB PM-JAY Auto-Adjudication Hackathon aims to catalyse innovative digital solutions that seamlessly integrate with the existing AB PM-JAY infrastructure, reduce manual effort, accelerate processing timelines, and build a scalable, future-ready adjudication framework for the entire ecosystem. The National Health Authority (NHA) has received an enthusiastic response to the AB PM-JAY Auto-Adjudication Hackathon 2026, with 2,600+ participants registered so far from across the country. <h3 style="text-align:justify">Last Date for Registration: 13 April 2026</h3> Interested students, researchers, developers, professionals, startups and innovators can register till 13 April 2026 through the official portal: <a href="https://nha.gov.in/hackathon" target="_blank">https://nha.gov.in/hackathon</a> <img src="https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/userfiles/image/image001R9VW.jpg" style="height:502px; width:467px" /> <h3 style="text-align:justify">Three Masterclass Sessions Begin from 13 April 2026</h3> To support participants in understanding the challenge statements and identifying potential solution pathways, NHA will organise a special three-part Masterclass Series commencing on 13 April 2026. The sessions will offer valuable insights into the claims adjudication ecosystem, key expectations from the hackathon, and emerging opportunities for innovation in digital health. The schedule for the Masterclass Series is as follows: Session 1: 13 April 2026 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Session 2: 15 April 2026 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Session 3: 16 April 2026 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM All sessions will also be streamed live on the official YouTube channel of the National Health Authority, @AyushmanNHA. <img src="https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/userfiles/image/image0023YAY.jpg" style="height:763px; width:680px" /> <h3 style="text-align:justify">Grand Finale at IISc Bengaluru</h3> The hackathon will culminate in a two-day offline finale on 8-9 May 2026 at the prestigious Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, where winning teams will present their solutions before an eminent jury comprising leaders from healthcare, technology and public policy. Winners will also receive attractive cash prizes of ₹5 lakh, ₹3 lakh and ₹2 lakh for each problem statement, along with an opportunity for potential collaboration with NHA. <h3 style="text-align:justify">Driving the Future of Digital Health Innovation</h3> Through this hackathon, NHA reaffirms its commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration to build future-ready digital health systems that enhance efficiency, strengthen transparency, and improve healthcare delivery for beneficiaries and providers alike. For more details and registration, visit:<a href="https://nha.gov.in/hackathon"> </a><a href="https://nha.gov.in/hackathon" target="_blank">https://nha.gov.in/hackathon</a> **** SR HFW-AB PM-JAY Auto-Adjudication Hackathon /13th April2026/1   " /> var mPlayer = document.getElementById("background_music"); var mPlayAction = document.getElementById("playbutton"); var isPlaying = false; function playAudio() { mPlayer.play(); isPlaying = true; document.getElementById('stopA').style.display = "block"; document.getElementById('playA').style.display = "none"; } function pauseAudio() { mPlayer.pause(); isPlaying = false; document.getElementById('playA').style.display = "block"; document.getElementById('stopA').style.display = "none"; } //function HandleAudio() { // if (isPlaying == true) { // //Playing already Pause it // pauseAudio(); // } else { // //Play the music // playAudio(); // } //} var synth = window.speechSynthesis; function CleanHtml(html) { html = html.replace(/ /gi, ''); return html; 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