The NHA 2022\u201323 marks the 10th edition<\/strong> of this important report, tracking how funds flow through India\u2019s health system from government, private sector, households, insurance providers, and external agencies.<\/p>\n According to the report, Government Health Expenditure (GHE)<\/strong> has shown a significant increase over the past decade. It has risen from \u20b91.30 lakh crore in 2013\u201314 to \u20b93.85 lakh crore in 2022\u201323, reflecting nearly a threefold rise.<\/p>\n In terms of GDP contribution, GHE increased from 1.15% to 1.43%<\/strong>, indicating higher prioritisation of healthcare in public spending. Government spending on primary healthcare has also more than doubled, strengthening India\u2019s preventive healthcare infrastructure.<\/p>\n One of the most important findings of the report is the decline in Out-of-Pocket Expenditure (OOPE)<\/strong>, which represents the money directly spent by households on healthcare services.<\/p>\n OOPE has reduced from 64.2% in 2013\u201314 to 43.4% in 2022\u201323<\/strong>, showing improved financial protection for citizens. This decline is largely due to government schemes like Ayushman Bharat, National Health Mission, and expanded insurance coverage<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The report also highlights that Social Security Expenditure (SSE)<\/strong> on health has increased from 6% to 9.9% during the same period. This reflects the growing role of government-backed insurance and welfare schemes in reducing healthcare costs for vulnerable populations.<\/p>\n India\u2019s Total Health Expenditure (THE)<\/strong> now stands at 3.37% of GDP<\/strong>, indicating a gradual but steady increase in investment in the healthcare sector. This includes spending from both public and private sources.<\/p>\n The NHA 2022\u201323 report is crucial for understanding how India finances its healthcare system. It provides data-driven insights that help policymakers design better health schemes and allocate resources effectively. For civil service aspirants, this report is highly relevant for GS Paper 2 (Health & Social Justice).<\/p>\n This report is frequently asked in UPSC, State PSC, Banking, Railways, and Defence exams because it covers important topics like public health expenditure, government schemes, and socio-economic development<\/strong>.<\/p>\n It also highlights India\u2019s progress toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC)<\/strong>, a key policy goal.<\/p>\n The decline in out-of-pocket expenditure and rise in government spending reflect improving access to affordable healthcare. This is an important indicator of India\u2019s progress in social development and poverty reduction.<\/p>\n The National Health Accounts (NHA) system in India is based on the WHO\u2019s System of Health Accounts (SHA-2011)<\/strong> framework. It was institutionalised in India in 2014 under the National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC).<\/p>\n India has now released 10 NHA reports<\/strong>, covering data from 2013\u201314 to 2022\u201323. Over time, these reports have shown a consistent rise in government health spending and gradual improvement in healthcare accessibility.<\/p>\n India\u2019s focus on increasing public health expenditure aligns with the National Health Policy 2017<\/strong>, which aims to raise health spending to 2.5% of GDP and improve healthcare access across rural and urban regions.<\/p>\n National Health Accounts (NHA) are systematic records of all financial resources spent on healthcare in India, covering government, private sector, insurance, and household expenditure.<\/p>\n The National Health Accounts Estimates are prepared by the National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC)<\/strong> under the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.<\/p>\n The report follows the System of Health Accounts (SHA-2011)<\/strong> framework developed by the World Health Organization (WHO).<\/p>\n OOPE shows how much individuals directly spend on healthcare. A high OOPE indicates financial burden on households, while a decline suggests better health insurance and government support.<\/p>\n An increase in Government Health Expenditure reflects stronger public investment in healthcare infrastructure, services, and welfare schemes.<\/p>\n It helps policymakers analyse spending patterns, improve healthcare funding efficiency, and move towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC).<\/p>\n Schemes like Ayushman Bharat, PM-JAY, and National Health Mission<\/strong> have contributed significantly to reducing OOPE.<\/p>\n
\n\ud83d\udcc8 Government Health Spending Shows Strong Growth<\/h3>\n
\n\ud83d\udcb3 Decline in Out-of-Pocket Expenditure (OOPE)<\/h3>\n
\n\ud83c\udfe5 Rising Role of Social Security and Insurance<\/h3>\n
\n\ud83d\udccc Overall Health Expenditure Growth<\/h3>\n
\n\ud83c\udfaf Why this News is Important<\/h2>\n
\ud83e\uddfe Strengthening Healthcare Policy Understanding<\/h3>\n
\n\ud83d\udca1 Relevance for Government Exam Aspirants<\/h3>\n
\n\ud83c\udf0d Indicator of Social Development<\/h3>\n
\n\ud83d\udcda Historical Context<\/h2>\n
\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Evolution of National Health Accounts in India<\/h3>\n
\ud83d\udcca First NHA Reports and Progress<\/h3>\n
\ud83c\udfe5 Policy Background<\/h3>\n
\n\ud83d\udccc Key Takeaways from National Health Accounts 2022\u201323<\/h2>\n
FAQs: National Health Accounts 2022\u201323 (India)<\/h2>\n
1. What are National Health Accounts (NHA)?<\/h3>\n
2. Which organisation prepares the NHA report in India?<\/h3>\n
3. What framework is used in NHA 2022\u201323?<\/h3>\n
4. Why is Out-of-Pocket Expenditure (OOPE) important?<\/h3>\n
5. What does the rise in Government Health Expenditure indicate?<\/h3>\n
6. How does NHA help in policy-making?<\/h3>\n
7. Which major schemes contributed to reduced OOPE in India?<\/h3>\n
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