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Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
City hospitals seek urgent meeting with PMC over ₹25 crore pending dues
Association of Hospitals (AOH), Pune, has decided to raise the issue of long delays in receiving payments for treating patients under the Urban Poor Health Scheme (UPHS) and Contributory Health Scheme (CHS) with the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC). The association has written to the additional municipal commissioner on Tuesday requesting an urgent meeting to discuss the pending dues issue. One of the key demands is the revision of package rates for various medical procedures under the civic schemes. The body demands that the nursing home charges should not be revised as per the Maharashtra Nursing Homes Registration (Amendment) Rules 2021, representatives of the association said. The AOH is an association of big hospitals in the city, including Ruby Hall Clinic, KEM, Noble Hospital, Jehangir Hospital, Poona Hospital, KEM Hospital and Inlaks and Budhrani Hospital. The civic body has 140 hospitals empanelled under the scheme, and owes dues amounting to ₹25 crores, they said. Dr HK Sale, executive director, Noble Hospital and chairman of AOH, Pune, said, 'The rates at which the procedures are conducted under the PMC-run health schemes are old. We want the civic body to revise the rates, so that hospitals on the panel don't suffer losses. The hospitals have to pay vendors on monthly basis, and the mounting unpaid bills have placed it under immense financial pressure.' Manjusha Kulkarni, legal advisor, Ruby Hall Clinic and secretary of the association, said, 'There has been a rate revision in the nursing home charges as per the Maharashtra Nursing Homes Registration (Amendment) Rules 2021. We don't want PMC to increase the charges. Besides, the civic body should reconsider biomedical waste charges, which are exorbitant.' Dr. Sanjeev Wavare, assistant health officer, PMC, stated that approximately ₹20 crore in dues are yet to be cleared by PMC. 'The delay occurs due to time required for scrutiny of bills. While the payment process is ongoing, some hospitals receive their payments while bills from other hospitals continue to accumulate. The rates for empanelled hospitals are based on the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) rates, but they are outdated,' he said.
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Binghamton's flag raising for Saint Patrick's Day
BINGHAMTON, NY (WIVT/WBGH) – Binghamton's city hall was teeming with green, orange and white this morning, to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day. Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham joined members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians to raise the Irish flag. Kraham talked about his own Irish heritage, saying his ancestors immigrated to America in 1859 and once worked as the fire chief in Cooperstown. After raising the flag, everyone in attendance sang the Irish national anthem, 'A Soldiers Song.' Kraham says there's never been as small a country that's made as big of an impact as Ireland. 'The sons and daughters of Erin came to our shores seeking a better life. These courageous immigrants built families here, they build strong communities and they helped forge Binghamton's future and our nation's future,' says Kraham. The AOH is hosting its annual Saint Patty's Day celebration tonight at 148 Main Street in Binghamton until 9 p.m. Featuring live music by the Shambles. Kraham also encourages people to go out tonight, and responsibly support their local Irish pubs. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Broome County AOH hosting Irish historian Davy Holden
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – The Broome County Ancient Order of Hibernians is preparing for it biggest event of the year by teaching community members about Irish History. Leading up to Parade Day, the AOH will host a slew of activities dedicated to Irish culture and appreciation. Their next event, a history night, will be held on Saturday. The event features a special appearance from Irish historian, podcaster, and musician Davy Holden. Holden will share a presentation on Irish rebellions beginning in the 1700s. He will also share rebel music and discuss how the uprisings shaped Irish values. Division II Historian for the AOH Kathleen Nilsson is an avid follower of Holden. She says that when he agreed to come to Binghamton, she was shocked and overjoyed. 'I've always been fascinated with history and to see young people enamored with history, it really, it warms my heart. So, I like listening to him a lot for those reasons,' said Nilsson. The event will begin at 7 p.m. at the AOH Hall, located at 148 Main Street in Binghamton. It is free to attend. The AOH has several other events coming up including a performance from B.C. Celtic Pipes and Drums, dinner dance, soup supper, and more. Proceeds will help fund Parade Day which will be held on March 2. Ithaca man arrested on arson charge after months-long investigation NY HEAT Act reintroduced in the NYS Senate Jury deadlocked after four-day deliberation in Aissa trial National Wear Red Day raises awareness for heart health Broome County AOH hosting Irish historian Davy Holden Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
