The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGI) in Chandigarh has signed an MoU with HIMCARE, a scheme of the Himachal Pradesh government, to provide cashless treatment, benefiting around 5,000 patients annually. The collaboration aims to streamline healthcare services and empower patients through cashless treatment.
The MoU was signed in the presence of PGI Director Vivek Lal, Deputy Director, Administration, Pankaj Rai, and HP Swasthya Bima Yojna Society Chief Executive Officer Ashwani Sharma. Under the agreement, PGI and HIMCARE will work together to enhance the healthcare experience for patients by facilitating cashless treatment.
PGI Director Lal stated, “Through the partnership and the implementation of a cashless treatment initiative, we are poised to enhance accessibility and affordability, ultimately ensuring that no patient is denied the care they deserve due to financial constraints.” This initiative will benefit around 5,000 patients from Himachal Pradesh annually.
Deputy Director Rai mentioned, “On an average, 4,000 patients per year from Himachal Pradesh are availing treatment under the HIMCARE scheme at PGI Chandigarh. However, the reimbursement process was cumbersome and time-consuming, taking four to five months. To overcome this issue, PGI will now provide cashless treatment under the scheme.”
