Khyati Hospital Row: Absence of Anaesthesiologist during critical surgeries, reveals probe

The officer further stated that all medical records are under investigation, and post-dated or rough entries have been found, indicating the absence of an anaesthetist in the operation theatre during some of the procedures. It is believed that an employee at the hospital administered the anaesthesia, and this angle is being probed.

The hospital in its efforts to maximize profits has reportedly cut corners in its operations. Commenting on this an officer told TOI, "The hospital reused disposable medical items, skipped prescribed instruments, and operated without the required specialists in the room. We will question the accused individuals about this during the remand."

Khyati Hospital's profiteering strategy has reportedly exploited state and central government health schemes, particularly PM-JAY. Investigators revealed that nearly 70% of the hospital's Rs.11 crore revenue over the past 18 months came from such schemes.

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An investigator said that the remaining patients mainly came from smaller hospitals and general practitioners who allegedly received a cut from the amount the patient would spend at the hospital. He added that they were also scrutinizing the sarpanches of villages where the health camps were organized.

As authorities continue to probe further investigations are focused on how emergency procedures were sanctioned and funds disbursed under the PM-JAY scheme.