Raj govt releases partial payment to private hospitals under RGHS
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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 We haven't withdrawn our call to stop cashless treatment starting July 15.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.
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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.
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