Patna: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Patna has been recognised for securing the top position in service delivery, especially in Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY).Congratulating AIIMS for the achievement, Bihar Health Minister Mangal Pandey said that over 41.6 million cards issued in Bihar are ensuring timely, cashless care for millions.Highlighting the role of AIIMS Patna, he said the institution has become a symbol of trust for patients, delivering advanced medical care with empathy, efficiency, and accountability.Also Read:Padma Shri awardee Prof Dr R K Dhiman appointed AIIMS Patna ChairmanAccording to an UNI report, the minister said, ‘Ayushman Manthan’ reminds that healthcare is not just about systems and statistics, it is about people, and institutions like the AIIMS Patna are proving that when patients are placed at the heart of every decision, healthcare transforms into hope, healing and dignity for all.He said that the AIIMS Patna secured the top position for excellence in service delivery. For thousands of patients and families, this recognition reflects something deeper than rankings; it signifies timely treatment, reduced financial burden, clear processes and dignified care, he asserted.AIIMS Patna Medical Superintendent Anup Kumar said that the top award was accorded to the AIIMS in an Ayushman Manthan conclave, by the Asian Development Research Institute (ADRI) in collaboration with the Bihar Health Security Committee. Dedicating the recognition to the patients and frontline healthcare workers, he said that their resilience and faith continue to drive the institution forward.He further added that in 2025 alone, 21,383 patients at All India Institute of Medical Sciences Patna benefited from the scheme, accounting for approximately 36 per cent of its total patients, reflecting growing access as well as patient trust in the system, reports UNI.Meanwhile, lauding the efforts of AIIMS Patna, Chief Executive Officer of the Bihar Health Security Committee, Shashank Shekhar Sinha, underlined that seamless coordination between hospitals and the State Health Agency ensures that patients receive uninterrupted and hassle-free services.Also Read:Bihar expands AYUSH healthcare with seven new 50-bed hospitals