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Hindustan Times
2 hours ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
PMC to set up city's first govt-run PET scan centre at Sarasbaug
In a first for the city, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) will soon set up a PET scan facility to provide advanced cancer screening and diagnostic services at affordable rates. The facility will come up in a 10,000 sq ft standalone building at Kala Dalan in the Sarasbaug area, where a full-fledged diagnostic centre is being developed under a public-private partnership (PPP) model, said the officials on Sunday. Spread across two floors; the structure is designed for isolation and advanced diagnostics, ensuring that patient screening is conducted in a safe and dedicated environment, said officials. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO) According to PMC officials, this will be the first PET scan facility under a government initiative in the entire Pune district, as no such equipment currently exists even in district hospitals. Spread across two floors; the structure is designed for isolation and advanced diagnostics, ensuring that patient screening is conducted in a safe and dedicated environment, they said. 'This will be Pune's first government-run PET scan centre. It will provide high-end diagnostic tests like PET scans, MRI, and CT scans accessible to poor and middle-class citizens. It is a major public health initiative,' said Dr Sanjeev Wavare, assistant health officer of PMC. According to officials, the facility will be made available at Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) rates. Dr Nina Borade, PMC health chief, said, 'This initiative ensures that even the poorest patient has access to high-end diagnostic services. We are bridging the gap where the government previously had no such facility in the entire district,' she added. Health activists and citizens have welcomed the move, calling it a 'much-needed step' in a city where advanced diagnostics are largely dominated by expensive private setups.
India.com
5 days ago
- Business
- India.com
CGHS Rule Change 2025: 10 Things That Govt Employees Want To Know About
photoDetails english 2917676 Updated:Jun 18, 2025, 11:18 AM IST CGHS Rule Change 2025 1 / 11 The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launch next-generation Health Management Information System (HMIS) for Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) beneficiaries. The comprehensive digital platform has gone live from 28th April 2025. Here are 10 things that govt employees want to know about CGHS Rule Change in 2025. 1. PAN-Based Unique Identification of Beneficiaries 2 / 11 • Every beneficiary will now be mapped to a unique PAN-based identifier. This will eliminate duplication of records and help in streamlining the validation process for entitlements. 2. Integrated Digital Verification & Contribution Tracking 3 / 11 • Contribution payments will now be auto-verified through direct integration (Line of Business Application Integration) with Bharat Kosh. There will be no manual choosing of options, entry of details on Bharat Kosh portal which shall eliminate errors and refund issues. 3. Pre-payment Scrutiny of Applications 4 / 11 • New system enables scrutiny and approval of card applications before the payment stage. This ensures that applicants are guided regarding eligibility and contribution amount before making a payment. 4. Online Card Modification Services 5 / 11 • Services like card transfers, change in dependent status, and category change (Serving to Pensioner, etc.) can now be initiated and completed entirely online. 5. Real-Time Application Tracking and Alerts 6 / 11 • The system will generate SMS and email alerts at each stage of application processing. This increases transparency and reduces in-person follow-ups. 6. Mandatory Password Reset and Secure Access 7 / 11 • All existing users will be prompted to reset their passwords on first login. This is being enforced as a cyber hygiene measure in accordance with MeitY security advisories. 7. DDO/PAO-Based Department Identification 8 / 11 • Department identity will be verified using Pay and Accounts Office (PAO) and Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO) codes, as indicated in employee salary slips. This ensures backend mapping of sponsoring authorities. 8. Mobile Application Relaunch (Android & iOS) 9 / 11 • The official CGHS mobile apps have been re-developed and now offer an enhanced beneficiary experience with: 9. Access to Digital CGHS Card 10 / 11 Real-time status tracking E-referrals and appointment scheduling (where applicable) Integrated contact with Helpdesk and AD Offices Legacy System Deactivation and Website Migration 10. discontinued from April 28 11 / 11 28 April onwards, CGHS Contribution shall be only through CGHS Website i.e. The existing manual process of payment available on has been discontinued from 28th April 2025.
NDTV
13-06-2025
- Business
- NDTV
8th Pay Commission Salary Hike: Expected Impact And Latest Updates
The Central government has already announced the formation of the 8th Pay Commission, which will revise salaries and pensions for central government employees and pensioners. The commission's recommendations are expected to benefit around 45 lakh employees and 68 lakh pensioners. A key aspect of the pay commission is the fitment factor, which determines the extent of salary and pension increases. The fitment factor is applied to an employee's existing basic pay to calculate their new basic pay under 8th Pay Commission. Here are the key highlights of the 8th Pay Commission: Approval & Implementation: Announced on January 17, 2025. Effective from January 1, 2026. Commission formation and report submission to precede implementation. Beneficiaries: Approximately 49 lakh employees and 65 lakh pensioners. Fitment Factor & Salary Hike: Expected fitment factor: 2.6 to 2.85. Anticipated salary increase: 25-30%. Example: Basic pay of Rs 20,000 may rise to Rs 46,600-Rs 57,200. Pension Revisions: Minimum pension could increase from Rs 9,000 to Rs 22,500-Rs 25,200. Proportional hikes aligned with salary revisions. Historical Context: The 7th Pay Commission implemented in 2016 with a 2.57 fitment factor. The 6th Pay Commission in 2006 had a 1.86 fitment factor. The 5th Pay Commission was declared in April 1994 and established in June 1994. Impact on NPS and CGHS Contributions (Estimated) National Pension System (NPS) Contributions: Government employees contribute 10% of their basic pay and dearness allowance (DA) to NPS, while the government contributes 14%. These contributions will increase following salary revisions. Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS): Charges under CGHS will be updated based on revised salary levels.
Hindustan Times
07-06-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Reimburse cost of surgery to retd employee: HC to centre
MUMBAI: The Bombay high court on Friday directed the central government to fully reimburse the medical expense of a pensioner who underwent heart transplant in a private hospital in 2019 as hospitals empanelled under Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) could not provide him the required treatment. The court has granted four weeks to the central government to reimburse the full expenses. CGHS empanelled hospitals provide healthcare services to central government employees, pensioners and their dependents at affordable rates. The pensioner, Anirudh Prataprai Nansi, voluntarily stepped down from central government services in 2008. In 2009, Nansi was diagnosed with Cardiomyopathy which aggravated in 2019 when the functioning of his heart's left ventricle significantly deteriorated to 15%, restricting smooth blood flow. Doctors advised Nansi for immediate heart transplant but as CGHS-empanelled government hospitals did not have the necessary license, approvals and expertise,he sought treatment at the privately owned Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital. Prior to the surgery, he notified CGHS authorities regarding the estimated cost. After multiple follow ups, CGHS authorities responded to Nansi's reimbursement request in March 2021, stating that they could only provide an amount of ₹69,000 out of the total expense of ₹22 lakh, as per CGHS's Mumbai rate list. Nansi approached the Bombay high court in 2021. The court appointed committee heard the case in November 2021 and opined that the full expense could not be reimbursed as it did not match CGHS rates. The committee noted that since the heart transplantation was a planned surgery and not an emergency, the reimbursement should be done as per CGHS rules and guidelines. Nansi again approached the high court in 2022, citing violation of his fundamental right to life and pleading that the full expense be reimbursed to him as government hospitals lacked the required facilities. On Friday, the division bench of justices G S Kulkarni and Advait Sethna observed that Nansi cannot be deprived of full reimbursement when he had to undergo treatment at a private hospital as the surgery had to be done immediately. In such cases of necessary treatment, the central government is obliged to grant reimbursement on a case to case basis, the court said. 'Not granting full reimbursement is not only violative of the fundamental rights but strikes at the very root, purpose and essence of these basic human rights as guaranteed by the Constitution, i.e., Right to Life under Article 21. Any employee, merely because he has retired, ought not be differently treated when it comes to genuine and realistic health expenditure,' the bench said.
New Indian Express
29-05-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Delays and disruptions in CGHS new portal leave patients without medicines
NEW DELHI: A transition to a new e-interface by the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) of its Health Management Information System (HMIS) portal has led to delays and disruptions in accessing medicines to thousands of beneficiaries in Delhi NCR. Patients complained facing delay of over 10 days in getting essential medicines for their health conditions, which is attributed to server issues and incomplete patient data uploads. The issue has severely impacted beneficiaries who rely on government dispensaries for treatment. Out of 151 CGHS dispensary units in the Delhi NCR region, around 139 are located in the national capital. While Ayurvedic and homeopathic medicines are available in a few centres, most dispensaries primarily distribute allopathic medicines. However, with the new digital interface facing technical glitches, most of these facilities have been unable to provide even basic allopathic drugs on time. Patients across multiple locations have reported being turned away daily. Vineet Raje, a resident of RK Puram, said she has been unable to collect his prescribed medicines for several days.
