NABH Accreditation for AYUSH Hospitals — A Growing Opportunity

The Indian government’s push for AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Homoeopathy) has created a significant demand for NABH accreditation among traditional medicine practitioners.

NABH accreditation for AYUSH hospitals and Panchakarma clinics is gaining momentum as the government pushes for quality standards in traditional medicine. This creates a unique opportunity for forward-thinking AYUSH practitioners to gain competitive advantage and access government scheme benefits.

NABH AYUSH Standards

NABH has developed specific standards for AYUSH hospitals that account for the unique nature of traditional Indian medicine, including:

• Classical AYUSH treatment protocols documentation
• Panchkarma procedure safety and documentation
• Herbal medicine preparation and storage standards
• Practitioner qualification standards (BAMS, BUMS, BHMS etc.)
• Patient safety adapted for traditional medicine practices

Government Benefits of NABH AYUSH Accreditation

• Eligibility for higher reimbursement under Ayushman Bharat for AYUSH services
• State government wellness centre empanelment
• AYUSH Ministry recognition programs
• Medical tourism facilitation for wellness tourism