After major CGHS rates hike, other central schemes like ECHS likely to see similar revision: Report

In a big relief for private hospitals and central government staff , the Centre has revised rates for over 2,000 medical procedures – a long-pending demand from the healthcare sector as well as beneficiaries.

The revised CGHS rates , to be applicable from October 13, will vary depending on the type of hospital, ward and city category. For example, the rates for CGHS-empanelled private hospitals in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities will be 10% and 20% lower, respectively, than the rates in Tier-1 cities.

Accredited hospitals meeting National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH) or National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) standards will be paid full rates. Non-accredited hospitals will be paid 15% less. Super-speciality hospitals