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Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Raj govt releases partial payment to private hospitals under RGHS
1 2 Jaipur: Facing a threat from private hospitals to halt cashless treatment under the Rajasthan Government Health Scheme (RGHS), the state govt Saturday released part of the pending payments to defuse the crisis. Private hospitals had warned they would stop cashless services from July 15 if their dues were not cleared. Hospital associations claimed that bills for cashless treatment have been pending for the past seven months. While they acknowledged the govt's release of partial payments, they insisted that all outstanding dues—particularly those up to March 2025—must be settled for services to continue uninterrupted. "This is a welcome step, but not a complete resolution. Our bills are still not fully paid. We haven't withdrawn our call to stop cashless treatment starting July 15. A meeting with the govt is scheduled to discuss the matter," said a senior official from a private hospital. Under RGHS, the state provides medical coverage to MLAs, former MLAs, govt employees, pensioners, and other eligible beneficiaries. The scheme allows these groups to receive treatment without upfront payment at empanelled private hospitals. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Schweizer haben Anspruch auf kostenlose Hörgeräte Hörgeräte Undo Hospital representatives stressed that without timely payments, it is becoming financially unsustainable to continue offering cashless treatment. They urged the govt to clear all dues to avoid disruptions in patient care. Health minister Gajendra Khimsar said the govt will soon hold a meeting with private hospitals and other stakeholders involved in the implementation of Rajasthan Government Health Scheme (RGHS). He emphasised that the health department, which recently took over RGHS from the finance department, is committed to resolving the issue. "We are open to talks and will engage with all parties concerned. Our priority is to ensure that beneficiaries continue to receive the benefits of RGHS without disruption," said Khimsar.
Time of India
03-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Min orders regular hospital inspections
Jaipur: Medical education department on Monday informed health minister Gajendra Khimsar that the public works department (PWD) indicated a requirement of Rs 84 crore for repair works in the state's govt-run hospitals, against which approval for about Rs 44 crore had been issued. Of the 81 hospitals attached to medical colleges in the state, nod was given for establishing PWD posts in 29 hospitals. Khimsar told officials that public health was a very sensitive issue and negligence at any level would not be tolerated. He said all officials should regularly inspect hospitals within their jurisdiction and immediately address any deficiencies found during inspections. On May 1, two patients undergoing treatment in the surgery ward of SMS Hospital were injured when plaster from the ceiling fell on them. Khimsar said the state's medical colleges and their affiliated hospitals will now undergo regular inspections. If deficiencies found during inspections are not resolved within a specified period, disciplinary action will be taken against the responsible officer. Additionally, efforts will be made to strengthen cleanliness, repairs, testing, medication, and treatment facilities to make hospitals more patient-friendly. In the meeting, medical education secretary Ambrish Kumar said around 150 officials in 33 teams conducted intensive inspections in medical colleges and their affiliated hospitals on Friday. A report of the inspections was prepared, and based on this, improvements will be made soon. Medical education commissioner Iqbal Khan said the inspections evaluated cleanliness in hospital premises, necessary repairs of buildings, availability of medical resources, patient convenience, security arrangements, and service quality. Proper disposal of biomedical waste, availability of electricity and water, and functionality of fire safety equipment were also examined.
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Health min orders regular inspections of hospitals
Jaipur: Medical education department on Monday informed health minister Gajendra Khimsar that the public works department (PWD) indicated a requirement of Rs 84 crore for repair works in the state's govt-run hospitals, against which approval for about Rs 44 crore had been issued. Of the 81 hospitals attached to medical colleges in the state, nod was given for establishing PWD posts in 29 hospitals. Khimsar told officials that public health was a very sensitive issue and negligence at any level would not be tolerated. He said all officials should regularly inspect hospitals within their jurisdiction and immediately address any deficiencies found during inspections. On May 1, two patients undergoing treatment in the surgery ward of SMS Hospital were injured when plaster from the ceiling fell on them. Khimsar said the state's medical colleges and their affiliated hospitals will now undergo regular inspections. If deficiencies found during inspections are not resolved within a specified period, disciplinary action will be taken against the responsible officer. Additionally, efforts will be made to strengthen cleanliness, repairs, testing, medication, and treatment facilities to make hospitals more patient-friendly. In the meeting, medical education secretary Ambrish Kumar said around 150 officials in 33 teams conducted intensive inspections in medical colleges and their affiliated hospitals on Friday. A report of the inspections was prepared, and based on this, improvements will be made soon. Medical education commissioner Iqbal Khan said the inspections evaluated cleanliness in hospital premises, necessary repairs of buildings, availability of medical resources, patient convenience, security arrangements, and service quality. Proper disposal of biomedical waste, availability of electricity and water, and functionality of fire safety equipment were also examined.
