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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 We haven't withdrawn our call to stop cashless treatment starting July 15.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.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
No fresh guidelines on Covid, no panic, say health officials
Jaipur: With the state reporting Covid-19 cases, the health department decided against releasing any Covid-19 guidelines or protocols at present. Officials received instructions to maintain calm and avoid causing unnecessary alarm regarding the recent Covid-19 cases reported within the state. Officials confirmed that the Covid-19-related fatality recorded in Jaipur on Sunday was an isolated incident, linked to co-morbidity, tuberculosis. In this regard, Health minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar held a meeting with health department officials on Tuesday to provide necessary directions. Khimsar said that according to the Centre, the current variant of Covid-19 circulating in the country is not lethal, but people should take basic precautions and seek necessary advice, testing, and treatment at medical institutions if they exhibit symptoms like cough, cold, or fever. Khimsar emphasised that vulnerable groups including elderly, pregnant women, and children should take special care of their health in light of the Covid-19 cases. If symptoms of influenza-like illness (ILI) appear, they should consult a doctor and avoid crowded places. He instructed officials that although medical experts have not indicated a significant threat from Covid-19 under current circumstances, medical institutions should be prepared with necessary arrangements. Principal secretary (health) Gayatri Rathore directed the officials to ensure that oxygen plants remain operational and instructed that regular monitoring of oxygen plants established in various medical institutions across the state should be conducted.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Panel seeks 7 more days to probe wrong blood transfusion death
Jaipur: The committee formed by health minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar to investigate the death of a pregnant woman due to wrong blood transfusion at SMS Hospital has sought more time to complete the investigation. The committee was initially given three days, ending Wednesday. According to sources, the committee members met Khimsar to request seven more days to complete the investigation. TOI was the first to highlight the gross negligence of SMS Hospital in a front-page news report published on Friday. The committee has expressed difficulty in completing the investigation in just three days. The members have requested more time to understand the entire process, from blood sample collection to blood transfusion. The committee has recorded statements from hospital staff, including blood bank doctors, doctors from the medicine department, and the nursing staff as part of the investigation. However, they pointed out that more time is needed to understand what went wrong in the case. Teh panel is using CCTV footage to track the blood sample, said an SMS Hospital official. The committee is investigating the case to identify the hospital staff responsible for the wrong blood transfusion on May 20. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like ¿Te atreves a conducirlo? Nuevo Qashqai Híbrido Obtén ofertas Undo The health minister formed the committee on May 24, chaired by Mukesh Meena, joint secretary and additional director of the medical education department. The case involves a 23-year-old pregnant woman, Chaina, from Niwai in Tonk district, who died late Wednesday at SMS Hospital.
