Govt said Wednesday that those getting the Covid-19 vaccination at private hospitals will have to pay for it, setting the stage for their participation in immunisation drive.
A marginal patient opts for private healthcare over govt services the moment it becomes affordable, despite the distrust. The goal should be to reverse this.
Of 79 private hospitals in Delhi, ventilator beds at 59 of them are either all occupied or nearly so. Delhi govt, though, is not too worried since most beds in govt hospitals are still available.
Elective surgeries are those that can be scheduled in advance but cannot be avoided for a prolonged period. They were put on hold as Covid pandemic kicked in.
The notification issued by the Health and Family Welfare department said that all private hospitals having 30 beds or more should include appropriate numbers of ICU beds with ventilators.
Karnataka govt owes 100 hospitals dues that are reimbursement towards Covid patients’ bills. But trust responsible for clearing the bills alleges ‘agenda’ on part of hospitals.
In an affidavit filed before Supreme Court, the Ministry of Health outlined guidelines for states to regulate Covid-19 treatment costs in private hospitals.
Private health facilities across Bihar have closed down after their staff or patients tested positive. In some cases, patients are asked to take Covid tests before seeking treatment.
The per day charges for intensive care treatment shall not exceed Rs. 15,000 and for asymptomatic or mild cases, the maximum is Rs. 7,500, said the government.
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Germany’s erstwhile Christian Democratic Union govt, led by Angela Merkel, prevented sale of small arms to police forces in states they perceived had ‘bad human rights record’.
A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.
Do they give cash receipt for the jab(s) taken ? If not, then why ?
When everything is being digitalized, why aren’t they taking online payment channels ? The PM himself is in favour of digitalization. Although, it should be optional and upto the person (s) taking the jab(s).
All manufacturing units, employing above a certain number of personnel, have a medical facility for emergency medical attention. They can be authorised to inoculate the employees. All banks have tie ups with hospitals, private practitioners etc for their employees. All IT companies have doctors on their campus. They can be utilised. Expenditure for inoculation to be allowed under healthcare/ welfare of employees. This will reduce the burden on private hospitals etc. Vaccinations to be encouraged under CSR, including sums not spent in previous years. Rs 400/- per shot in private healthcare appears to be reasonable.
Do they give cash receipt for the jab(s) taken ? If not, then why ?
When everything is being digitalized, why aren’t they taking online payment channels ? The PM himself is in favour of digitalization. Although, it should be optional and upto the person (s) taking the jab(s).
All manufacturing units, employing above a certain number of personnel, have a medical facility for emergency medical attention. They can be authorised to inoculate the employees. All banks have tie ups with hospitals, private practitioners etc for their employees. All IT companies have doctors on their campus. They can be utilised. Expenditure for inoculation to be allowed under healthcare/ welfare of employees. This will reduce the burden on private hospitals etc. Vaccinations to be encouraged under CSR, including sums not spent in previous years. Rs 400/- per shot in private healthcare appears to be reasonable.