Gurugram Private Hospitals to keep 20 percent beds for BPL, EWS patients
"Super specialty hospitals like Medanta will have to reserve 20 per cent beds for the poor out of their total bed capacity. If the treatment cost of the patient admitted in this category comes up to Rs 5 lakh, then his treatment will be free and if the bill amount is between Rs 5 lakh and Rs 10 lakh, then only 10 per cent of the normal charges will be taken from the patient. If the amount of the bill is more than Rs 10 lakh, then only 30 per cent of the normal charges will be taken," Yadav said.;
Gurugram: With an aim to make healthcare services accessible for the financially marginalized sections of society, the Gurugram district administration has taken an initiative under which families falling under below the poverty line (BPL) and the economically weaker section (EWS) would now be able to avail medical treatment for free in Medanta and Fortis hospitals in Gurugram.
These private hospitals have been directed to reserve 20 percent of the total number of beds for the treatment of BPL families, as per the direction issued by the administration.
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The hospitals, which have got land from Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) at concessional rates, will have to provide treatment to these families as per the government's plan.
According to the officials, dedicated counters will be set up in both these hospitals for the treatment of BPL and EWS families. Artemis Hospital has already started such arrangements.
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