A Focus on Quality, Capacity Building, and Technology Integration

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A Focus on Quality, Capacity Building, and Technology Integration

## Revamping the Central Government Health Services (CGHS)

Accreditation: Supporting CGHS facilities in achieving accreditation by National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH) and National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL).

Enhancing the skills and knowledge of healthcare providers to deliver high-quality services.

Implementing technology solutions to improve efficiency and service delivery.

Expanding the network of qualified healthcare providers and laboratories empanelled under CGHS.

This collaboration aims to address concerns about the quality of care in CGHS facilities and ensure beneficiaries receive the best possible healthcare services.

Improved Quality of Care: Accreditation and capacity building initiatives will enhance the quality of care provided by CGHS facilities.

Regular evaluation and quality monitoring mechanisms will ensure patient safety and address any concerns promptly.

Technology integration and a centralized health database system will streamline healthcare services and improve patient identification.

An open and transparent CGHS system will promote accountability and improve service delivery.

The collaboration aims to address concerns about the standardization of rates in hospitals across the country. While the health ministry is engaging in consultations with stakeholders, private hospitals have expressed concerns about compromising the quality of healthcare.

Experts believe the collaboration is crucial to rejuvenate the CGHS system and ensure beneficiaries receive high-quality healthcare services.