Chandigarh: Haryana Health Minister Arti Singh Rao said the state government is providing extensive medical facilities for its employees, pensioners, and their dependents. In addition to government hospitals, several private hospitals have been empanelled so that beneficiaries can avail of treatment at a nearby hospital of their choice. Responding to employees demands, the state government has also empanelled several private AYUSH hospitals. Taking a step further in this direction the department has now empanelled two more AYUSH hospitals, bringing the total number to around a dozen.
The Health Minister informed that the government has empanelled Sanskaram Hospital and Trauma Centre, Kheri Taluka, Patauda in Jhajjar district, and Vedamrit Healthcare Private Limited located in Barwala, Hisar district. Haryana government employees, pensioners, and their dependents will now be able to receive treatment at these private AYUSH hospitals. They can undergo tests and treatment for government-approved ailments and get their medical bills reimbursed as per prescribed procedures.
A spokesperson of the Haryana Directorate of AYUSH further informed that each empanelled private AYUSH hospital will appoint a nodal officer who will serve as the point of contact with the AYUSH department in case of any complaints.
He also shared details about the empanelment terms, stating that in the event of any emergency, disaster, or patient overload in government hospitals, the empanelled hospitals will agree to share resources such as ambulances, ICUs, burn units, and ward beds as required.
He further added that the empanelled private AYUSH hospitals must comply with all statutory rules, guidelines, acts, and notifications issued by the state government from time to time. The empanelled NABH-accredited Ayurvedic hospitals will remain on the panel for a period of three years, subject to the validity of their accreditation certificate. After this period, the hospitals will be required to reapply for empanelment.
