NHA Auto Adjudication Hackathon 2026
Introduction
The National Health Authority, Government of India, successfully organized the Auto Adjudication Hackathon 2026 on 8th and 9th May 2026 at the A.V. Rama Rao Auditorium, Indian Institute of Science. The two-day national event brought together policymakers, healthcare administrators, technology leaders, academicians, and industry experts to deliberate on the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare claims adjudication and digital health governance.
The hackathon aimed to foster innovation in automated healthcare claims processing, fraud detection, and real-time adjudication systems under the framework of PMJAY and India’s evolving digital health ecosystem.
Event Proceedings
The inaugural session witnessed the presence of several eminent dignitaries and thought leaders from government, academia, and healthcare industries. The distinguished participants included:
- S. Krishnan
- Dr. Sunil Kumar Barnwal
- Prof. Govindan Rangarajan
- Raghu Dharmaraju
- Dr. Giridhar Gyani
- Dr. Vikram Jit Singh Chatwal
The event featured six thematic sessions focusing on the integration of Artificial Intelligence into healthcare claims management and digital health administration.
The first panel discussion, “Guardrails for AI with Special Focus on Healthcare,” emphasized the importance of ethical AI deployment, patient data protection, transparency, and regulatory safeguards in healthcare systems.
The second session, “Breaking the Silos: Building AI for Real-Time Claims Settlement in PMJAY,” explored interoperable technologies and intelligent automation models capable of accelerating healthcare claims processing under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY).
Subsequent sessions examined the Future of Claims Adjudication and addressed Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) in the Era of AI: Challenges and Opportunities. Experts deliberated on the role of machine learning and predictive analytics in minimizing fraudulent claims, enhancing operational efficiency, and strengthening accountability in public healthcare financing.
The hackathon also provided a collaborative platform for innovators, developers, and healthcare stakeholders to showcase emerging AI-driven solutions aimed at modernizing healthcare administration across India.
Key Highlights
- Successful organization of the Auto Adjudication Hackathon 2026 by the National Health Authority.
- Participation of senior government officials, healthcare experts, AI innovators, and academic leaders.
- Insightful deliberations on ethical AI practices, automated claims adjudication, and healthcare fraud prevention.
- Discussions centered on strengthening PMJAY through real-time AI-enabled claims settlement mechanisms.
- Collaboration between government agencies, academia, and industry to accelerate digital transformation in healthcare.
- Demonstration of innovative AI-based solutions for administrative efficiency and healthcare governance.
Conclusion
The Auto Adjudication Hackathon 2026 marked a significant milestone in advancing India’s vision of a digitally empowered healthcare ecosystem. By bringing together experts from governance, academia, healthcare, and technology sectors, the event facilitated meaningful discussions on leveraging Artificial Intelligence to improve healthcare claims management, reduce inefficiencies, and strengthen transparency in public health systems.
The collaborative efforts and insights generated during the hackathon are expected to contribute substantially toward the development of intelligent, scalable, and citizen-centric healthcare solutions in the country. The National Health Authority continues to play a pivotal role in driving innovation and technological advancement in India’s healthcare landscape.
