Overview
The National Health Authority (NHA), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, together with the IndiaAI Mission and IISc Bengaluru, wrapped up the two‑day Auto‑Adjudication Hackathon Showcase 2026. More than 3,500 innovators presented AI‑driven tools aimed at speeding up claim processing, ensuring compliance with treatment guidelines, and detecting fraud under AB PM‑JAY.
Key Developments
- Three problem statements – Clinical Document Classification, Radiology Image Detection, and Document Forgery/Deepfake Detection – attracted 3,500+ participants.
- Winners received cash prizes of ₹5 lakh, ₹3 lakh and ₹2 lakh respectively, and are being considered for pilot deployment within AB PM‑JAY.
- High‑level panel discussions highlighted AI‑assisted adjudication, digital public infrastructure, and robust fraud‑prevention mechanisms.
- Roundtables on ABDM enablement and on Foundation Models set a roadmap for interoperable, scalable health‑AI ecosystems.
Important Facts
• Team Nirnaya won the Clinical Document Classification track with an AI system that reads claim documents and checks compliance with Standard Treatment Guidelines (STGs).
• Team BiltIQ AI secured the Radiology track by correlating imaging findings with clinical reports.
• Team Sopa Claims topped the Forgery/Deepfake track with a solution that flags fraudulent documents using AI.
• The showcase also featu