Health ministry simplifies referral system under CGHS
New Delhi: The Union health ministry has simplified the referral system under CGHS, permitting all beneficiaries to seek OPD consultations from specialists at empanelled private hospitals after due referral.
The referral will be mentioned on computer-generated prescription slips.
As part of the new guidelines mentioned in the office memorandum dated January 15, after consultation at the empanelled hospital, a beneficiary shall report back to wellness centre concerned, where the medical officer or chief medical officer would endorse listed investigation and issue medicines.
"For unlisted investigation/ treatment procedure, CMO in- charge shall submit the prescription to the competent authority for consideration in case of pensioner beneficiaries. Serving employees shall seek permission for unlisted investigation/ treatment procedure from their department as per prevailing guidelines," it said.
The medicines prescribed by specialists will be supplied by CGHS according to available generic names at the CGHS wellness centres.
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