<h1>Private hospitals reject partial Rs 250 crore payment under public health scheme, warn it threatens cash flow and viability</h1> The state government released Rs 250 crore toward pending dues to private hospitals under the public health scheme and indicated another Rs 250 crore will be released soon after finance discussions; the health department urged hospitals to continue providing services under the scheme. Representatives of a private hospitals association rejected the partial payment offer, warning that accepting smaller disbursements would jeopardize cash flow and financial viability, and urged members to remain united and not accept the proposal or be swayed by rumours.