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The Hindu
4 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Haryana IMA seeks clarity on State govt.'s cashless treatment scheme for accident victims
In the wake of the Haryana Health Department's order to onboard all hospitals for a cashless road accident victims treatment scheme, the State chapter of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) has sought clarity on its various aspects, including the rates prescribed for the treatment. The scheme, launched in Haryana earlier this year as a pilot project along with five other States, had failed to take off after the private hospitals backed out of it citing several reasons, including the meagre treatment rates. In a letter to the Director General Health Services (DGHS) seeking clarification on the various aspects of the scheme, the Haryana IMA has sought details about the rates prescribed for the services such as consultation, ICU charges, room rent; the mode of payment; procedure for the empanelment of non-Ayushman Hospitals and access to the portal for the registration of these cases. The DGHS has directed all civil surgeons to onboard all hospitals for the scheme, especially those not empanelled under the Ayushman Bharat. Under the scheme, notified by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in 2025, the road accident victims would be administered cashless emergency care of up to ₹1.5 lakh with a cap of maximum of seven days. The scheme is applicable across all categories of roads including National and State Highways and municipal roads. Former IMA chief Ajay Mahajan told The Hindu over phone that the government had earlier offered very low rates, only ₹1,000 per day including ICU charges, surgery, medicines and the investigations expenses. 'It is a good scheme and could help save road accident victims offering timely treatment. But the rates offered earlier were not practical. Many Ayushaman empanelled hospitals came forward, but had to back out due to very low rates and delayed payments. The road accident victims suffer multiple injuries and might require a lot of investigations such as frequent MRI. So, this scheme failed to take off in Haryana and now DGHS has asked civil surgeons to enrol other hospitals too. But there is no clarity on how the hospitals would be paid. This is bound to fail again,' said Dr. Mahajan. 'Meagre payment' In March too, the IMA had written to the DGHS after the launch of the scheme expressing concerns over low rates and lack of clarity on various issues. 'Unfortunately, at present the pilot project is being launched in Haryana without proper preparations. There are no proper guidelines on how the payments will be made, no separate MoU has been done and few cases that have been claimed are being paid a measly sum of ₹1,000 per day for general ward for a head injury case in Intensive Care Unit,' the letter had read. DGHS Manish Bansal did not respond to calls and text messages to seek his response.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Andhra Pradesh reports single COVID-19 case; state fully prepared, says Health Minister
Vijayawada: In view of the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in various parts of the country, Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav informed that only one COVID-19 case has been reported in the state, and urged everyone to calm down. While speaking to reporters, Satya Kumar Yadav said, "Only one COVID-19 case has been reported in Andhra Pradesh, while 257 cases have been recorded across India. There is no need to panic, and the state is fully prepared. Testing kits have been made available in nine laboratories across the state." He further stated that there were no hospitalisations in the state. "We have not received any advisory from the Government of India so far. However, we are prepared for any eventuality. The number of cases being reported is minimal. There is no hospitalisation, and even in countries like Singapore and Hong Kong, there have been no mortalities. We are in constant touch with the Government of India," the Minister said. Meanwhile, Haryana Health Department is closely monitoring the situation and is taking all necessary steps to ensure public safety and preparedness, an official statement said. Haryana currently has four active COVID-19 cases -- two in Gurugram and two in Faridabad, with no international travel history. All four cases (two male and two female patients) are mild in nature and are currently under home quarantine. There has been no requirement for hospitalisation, and all patients are under regular medical supervision, the statement added. Notably, all four individuals were previously vaccinated against COVID-19, which has helped keep symptoms minimal. A person from the Gurugram district who was earlier detected with the virus has already recovered. Haryana Health and Family Welfare Minister Arti Singh Rao informed, "There is no need to panic. This variant is mild and manageable, and we are following all advisories issued by the Government of India from time to time. Citizens are advised to remain calm and continue following COVID-appropriate behaviour." The minister said to ensure readiness, civil surgeons across the state have been directed to maintain logistics and treatment facilities. She said the Haryana Government continues to prioritise the health and safety of its citizens. While COVID-19 is now considered another type of viral infection, basic precautions such as hand hygiene, wearing masks in crowded areas and avoiding unnecessary gatherings are still encouraged, the statement said.
India Gazette
23-05-2025
- Health
- India Gazette
Andhra Pradesh reports single COVID-19 case; state fully prepared, says Health Minister
Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], May 23 (ANI): In view of the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in various parts of the country, Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav informed that only one COVID-19 case has been reported in the state, and urged everyone to calm down. While speaking to reporters, Satya Kumar Yadav said, 'Only one COVID-19 case has been reported in Andhra Pradesh, while 257 cases have been recorded across India. There is no need to panic, and the state is fully prepared. Testing kits have been made available in nine laboratories across the state.' He further stated that there were no hospitalisations in the state. 'We have not received any advisory from the Government of India so far. However, we are prepared for any eventuality. The number of cases being reported is minimal. There is no hospitalisation, and even in countries like Singapore and Hong Kong, there have been no mortalities. We are in constant touch with the Government of India,' the Minister said. Meanwhile, Haryana Health Department is closely monitoring the situation and is taking all necessary steps to ensure public safety and preparedness, an official statement said. Haryana currently has four active COVID-19 cases -- two in Gurugram and two in Faridabad, with no international travel history. All four cases (two male and two female patients) are mild in nature and are currently under home quarantine. There has been no requirement for hospitalisation, and all patients are under regular medical supervision, the statement added. Notably, all four individuals were previously vaccinated against COVID-19, which has helped keep symptoms minimal. A person from the Gurugram district who was earlier detected with the virus has already recovered. Haryana Health and Family Welfare Minister Arti Singh Rao informed, 'There is no need to panic. This variant is mild and manageable, and we are following all advisories issued by the Government of India from time to time. Citizens are advised to remain calm and continue following COVID-appropriate behaviour.' The minister said to ensure readiness, civil surgeons across the state have been directed to maintain logistics and treatment facilities. She said the Haryana Government continues to prioritise the health and safety of its citizens. While COVID-19 is now considered another type of viral infection, basic precautions such as hand hygiene, wearing masks in crowded areas and avoiding unnecessary gatherings are still encouraged, the statement said. (ANI)
India Gazette
23-05-2025
- Health
- India Gazette
Health department monitoring COVID-19 situation, no cause of worry: Haryana Health Minister
Chandigarh (Haryana) [India], May 23 (ANI): In view of the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in various parts of the country, the Haryana Health Department is closely monitoring the situation and is taking all necessary steps to ensure public safety and preparedness, an offcial statement said. Haryana currently has four active COVID-19 cases -- two in Gurugram and two in Faridabad, with no international travel history. All four cases (two male and two female patients) are mild in nature and are currently under home quarantine. There has been no requirement for hospitalisation, and all patients are under regular medical supervision, the statement added. Notably, all four individuals were previously vaccinated against COVID-19, which has helped keep symptoms minimal. A person from Gurugram district who was earlier detected with the virus has already recovered. Haryana Health and Family Welfare Minister Arti Singh Rao said, 'There is no need to panic. This variant is mild and manageable, and we are following all advisories issued by the Government of India from time to time. Citizens are advised to remain calm and continue following COVID-appropriate behaviour.' The minister said to ensure readiness, civil surgeons across the state have been directed to maintain logistics and treatment facilities. She said the Haryana Government continues to prioritise the health and safety of its citizens. While COVID-19 is now considered another type of viral infection, basic precautions such as hand hygiene, wearing masks in crowded areas and avoiding unnecessary gatherings are still encouraged, the statement said. (ANI)
