New CGHS site

New CGHS site has been launched.

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CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES NEWS

Revision of rates of subscription under Central Government Health Scheme due to revision of pay and allowance of CG employees Posted: 01 Jun 2009 05:33 PM PDT Revision of rates of subscription under Central Government Health Scheme due to revision of pay and allowance of CG employees and revision of Pension / Family Pension on account of implementation of recommendations of the 6th Central Pay Commission. Monthly Contributions for availing CGHS facility: S.No. Grade Pay drawn by the officer Contribution (Rupees per month) 1 Upto Rs.1,650/- per month 50/- 2 Rs.1,800/-, Rs.1,900/-, Rs.2,000/-, Rs.2,400/-, and Rs.2,800/- per month 125/- 3 Rs.4,200/- per month 225/- 4 Rs.4,600/-, Rs.4,800/-, Rs.5,400/- and Rs.6,600 per month 325 5 Rs.7,600 and above per month 500/- Entitlements of Wards in private hospitals empanelled under CGHS: S.No. Ward Entitlement Pay drawn in Pay Band 1 General Ward : Upto Rs.13,950/- 2 Semi-Private Ward : Rs.13,960/- to Rs. 19,530/- 3 Private Ward : Rs. 19,540/- and above Monetary Ceiling for Free Diet:The monetary ceiling for free diet for CGHS beneficiaries is revised to Pay / Pension / Family Pension of Rs. 7,450/- per month. Monetray ceiling for free diet for beneficiaries suffering from TB or Mental Disease:The monetry ceiling for free diet in case of beneficiary suffering from TB or Mental Disease is revised to pay / pension / family pension of Rs. 11,160/- per month. Pay slab for determining the entitlement of Nursing Home facilities in Central Government / State Government / Municipal Hospitals:The monetary ceiling for determining the entitlement of nursing home faicilities in Central Government / State Government / Municipal Hospitals is revised to Pay / pension / family pension Rs. 13,950/- per month and above. Monetary ceiling for direct consultation with Specialists in Central Government / State Government / Municipal Hospitals:The monetary ceiling for determining the entitlement for direct consultation with Specialists in Central Government / State Government / Municipal Hospitals is revised to pay / pension / family pension of Rs. 33,480/- per month and above.Hospitals Pay slab for determining the entitlement of accomodation in AIIMS, New Delhi: S.No. Pay (in the pay band)/ Pension / Family Pension drawn per month Ward Entitlement 1 Upto Rs.19,530/- General Ward 2 From Rs.19,540/- to Rs. 25,110/- Private Ward 3 : Rs. 25,120/- and above Private Ward / Deluxe Ward It is clarified that the reference to pay in this order relates to the pay drawn in the pay band. Pensioners have an option to get their CGHS pensioners card made by either making CGHS contribution on an annual basis (Twelve months) or by making contribution for 10 (ten) years [120 (one hundred and twenty) months] for getting a pensioners CGHS card with life-time validity.

Dr Marwah

CGHS Helpline

A good news for all beneficiaries of Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India has launched a new helpline number wherein you can drop your complaints and feedback.

Tel. 011-66667777
e-mail- helpline-cghs@nic.in

Beneficiaries can contact the Helpline by phone or e-mail for

• any information about CGHS including Medical Reimbursement Claims
• any Grievance or Complaint

CGHS Helpline operates on all working days from 9:30 A.M. to 5:30 PM.

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Dr Marwah

May Is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month

May Is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month
Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by the loss of the normal density of bone, resulting in fragile bone
three-pronged approach to osteoporosis.
Step one: Bone scans
Step two: Osteoporosis education and treatment.
Step three: Fall prevention

Bone scans using dual X-ray absorptiometry (the gold standard for bone density tests) to the following patients:
    * All patients over age 50 with a history of fragility fractures (fractures not due to trauma)
    * All women over age 65
    * All men over age 70
    * All patients on high doses of corticosteroids and certain other drugs

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Dr Marwah

Clinical Guidance on Swine Flu

Swine Flu: CDC Offers Clinical Guidance, WHO Raises Alert Level Again

The CDC has released a series of flu-related interim clinical guidance documents. They include one on the care of infected children and pregnant women, another for emergency medical services, and a case-definition document.

With regard to infected children, the advisory says the signs of severe disease include apnea, tachypnea, dyspnea, cyanosis, dehydration, altered mental status, and extreme irritability. Pregnant women suspected of being infected "should receive empiric antiviral treatment."

The CDC clarified case-definition terms as follows:

• An acute febrile respiratory illness is characterized by a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher and recent onset of one of the following: rhinorrhea, nasal congestion, sore throat, or cough.
• Cases are "confirmed" only by PCR or viral culture.
• "Probable" cases include those with acute febrile respiratory illness, positive for influenza A, but negative for H1 and H3 by PCR.
• "Suspected" cases include symptomatic patients with recent (within 7 days) travel to infected areas or contact with a known case.

WHO raised its pandemic alert level from 4 to 5 (on a 6-level scale), reflecting confirmed person-to-person spread and the imminence of the threat. Earlier on Wednesday, the CDC confirmed the first death in the U.S.

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Dr Marwah

Swine influenza

Swine influenza (also swine flu) refers to influenza caused by any strain of the influenza virus endemic in pigs (swine). Strains endemic in swine are called swine influenza virus (SIV).

Swine flu is common in swine and rare in humans. People who work with swine, especially people with intense exposures, are at risk of catching swine influenza if the swine carry a strain able to infect humans. However, these strains rarely are able to pass from human to human. Rarely, SIV mutates into a form able to pass easily from human to human. The strain responsible for the 2009 swine flu outbreak is believed to have undergone such a mutation.This virus is named swine flu because one of its surface proteins is similar to viruses that usually infect pigs however this strain is spreading in people and it is unknown if it infects pigs.

In humans, the symptoms of swine flu are similar to those of influenza and of influenza-like illness in general, namely chills, fever, sore throat, muscle pains, severe headache, coughing, weakness and general discomfort. The strain responsible for the 2009 swine flu outbreak in most cases causes only mild symptoms and the infected person recovers fully in a few days.

Of the three genera of human flu, two are endemic also in swine: Influenzavirus A (common) and Influenzavirus C (rare). Influenzavirus B has not been reported in swine. Within Influenzavirus A and Influenzavirus C, the strains endemic to swine and humans are largely distinct.

The CDC recommends the use of Tamiflu (oseltamivir) or Relenza (zanamivir) for the treatment and/or prevention of infection with swine influenza viruses. The virus isolates that have been tested from the US and Mexico are however resistant to amantadine and rimantadine. If a person gets sick, antiviral drugs can make the illness milder and make the patient feel better faster. They may also prevent serious flu complications. For treatment, antiviral drugs work best if started soon after getting sick (within 2 days of symptoms).

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Dr Marwah

Diagnostic Centers have been empaneled under CGHS 25/02/2009

The following Diagnostic Centers have been empaneled under CGHS with effect from 1^st November, 2006, and thereafter, for the purposes specified:-

Delhi: (25/02/2009)

Diagnostic Centers

	Central Delhi Diagnostic & Research Centre, New Delhi	laboratory services [Laboratory services depanelled w.e.f. 24.09.2008].
	Chetna's Pathlab, M-26, Basement, Chitranjan Park, New Delhi	laboratory services [Laboratory services depanelled w.e.f. 24.09.2008].
	City X ray and scan clinic (P) Ltd., Tilak Nagar, New Delhi	Laboratory services, CT scan, USG/Colour Doppler, Bone Densitometry, ECG, TMT, X-ray and mammography (Not recognised for MRI).
	City X ray and scan clinic (P) Ltd., Vikas Puri, New Delhi	Laboratory services, CT scan, mammography, USG/Colour Doppler and X-Ray.
	Delhi Heart Hospital, 176, Jagriti Enclave, Vikas Marg Extn., Delhi	Laboratory services and cardiological investigation (colour Doppler, echo cardiography, TMT, Holter and PFT).
	Delhi Institute for Functional Imaging, K-16, South Ex., Part –I, New Delhi	Diagnostic centre for nuclear medicine
	Delhi MRI and CT scan Centre, Aashlok Hospital, 25-A, Block AB, Community Center, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi [Now known as Piramal Diagnostic Services – Delhi MR & CT Aashlok Hospital, 25 A Block AB, Community Centre, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi 110 029]	CT scan and Ultrasonography only.
	Delhi MRI Scan Centre, M-2, Hauz Khas, New Delhi [Now known as Piramal Diagnostic Services – Delhi MRI, M 2 Hauz Khas, Aurobindo Marg, Near ABN Amro Bank, New Delhi 110 016].	MRI, X-ray, Bone Densitometry, USG / Colour Doppler.
	Dewan Chand Satypal Aggarwal Imaging & Research Centre, 10-B, K.G. Marg, New Delhi (Tel: 2332 9887; 2321 6327)	Radiological diagnosis and imaging services (MRI, CT scan, Mammography, USG/Colour Doppler, X-ray, Bone Densitometry).
	Dr. A Lal Chandani Pathology Laboratories, J-36, Lajpat Nagar-II, New Delhi	Laboratory services
	Dr. Anand Imaging & Neurological Research Centre, G-14, Preet Vihar, Vikas Marg, Delhi – 92	Imaging services including MRI, CT scan, Ultrasonography / Colour Doppler, X ray and mammography. .
	Dr. Handa X-ray & Imaging Centre, B-87, Diffence Colony, New Delhi	USG services only.
	Dr. M.L Aggarwal X-Ray & Ultrasound Clinic, A-1/150, Safdarjang Enclave, New Delhi.	X-ray, Ultrasonography and colour Doppler imaging services
	Dr. Mittal Diagnostic centre, Madhuban Chowk, Main Outer Ring Road, 611/C-8, Sector-VIII, Rohini, Delhi	Laboratory services, USG/Colour Doppler and X-ray. [Laboratory services depanelled w.e.f. 24.09.2008].
	Dr. P. Bhasin Path Labs (P) Ltd., S-13, Greater Kailash, Part-I, New Delhi	Diagnostic procedures in Laboratory services
	Dr. S.S. Doda's Ultrasound Centre, 23-B, Pusa Road, New Delhi, Delhi	CT, Mammography, USG/Colour Doppler, X-ray.
	Dr. Savita Jain's Arun Imaging Centre, D-29, Vivek Vihar, Delhi	Diagnostic centre for USG / colour Doppler, Echo mammography, Bone densitometry, X-Ray, ECG, TMT and Holter
	Faridabad CT Scan Centre at Escort Hospital & Research Centre, Neelam Chowk, Faridabad	CT scan and EEG.
	Final Diagnosis Centre, C-1/2, Sector-31, Noida.	Laboratory services, Ultrasonography and Mammography.
	First Dwarka Lab, 185, Sector-6, Pocket-I, Dwarka, New Delhi	Laboratory services
	Focus Imaging and Research Centre, C-10, Green Park Extn., New Delhi	USG / Colour Doppler, CT scan, Mammography, Bone densitometry and X-Ray
	Focus Imaging and Research Centre, 47/1-2, Yusuf Sarai Market, Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi	Diagnostic services in MRI
	Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Centre Pvt. Ltd., Pocket-A-1, Plot No.109, Sector-8, Rohini, New Delhi	Laboratory services and Imaging- MRI, CT scan, USG/Colour Doppler and X-ray.
	GMR Institute of Imaging Research, A-13, Green Park Main, Aurbindo Marg, New Delhi	MRI, CT scan, USG / Colour Doppler, X-ray, Bone densitometry and Mammography. [Referrals to the Institute stopped]
	Goyal MRI and Diagnostic Centre, B-1/12, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi	Laboratory services and imaging services in MRI and USG/ Colour Doppler.
	Green Park Diagnostics, (1st Floor), G-43, Green Park, Main Market, New Delhi	Laboratory services
	India IVF Centre and Research Institute, 17-A, Lajpat Nagar-IV, New Delhi	Diagnostic centre for USG / colour Doppler, ECG, TMT and Holter.
	Janta X-ray and Clinical Lab, WZ-4, Raja Garden, Delhi	Laboratory services and imaging viz CT scan, mammography, USG/ Colour Doppler. [Laboratory services depanelled w.e.f. 24.09.2008].
	JDAR Pathology Lab, 2/6, Shanti Niketan, New Delhi	Clinical pathology and Clinical Biochemistry.
	Krystal Scan and Diagnostic Centre, 1, Paschimi Enclave, Rohtak Road, Peeragarhi Crossing, New Delhi.	Laboratory services, MRI, CT scan, USG and X-ray. [Laboratory services depanelled w.e.f. 24.09.2008].
	Life Line Laboratory, H-11, Green Park Extention, New Delhi	Laboratory services
	M/S Janta Diagnostic Centre, Sunder Vihar, 12/404, Sunder Vihar Paschim Vihar, New Delhi	Laboratory services, CT, mammography, USG/Colour Doppler, ECG, ECHO [Laboratory services depanelled w.e.f. 24.09.2008].
	Mahajan Imaging Centre, K-18, Hauz Khas Enclave, New Delhi	MRI, CT scan, USG/Colour Doppler, mammography, X-ray and Bone Densitometry.
	Mahajan Imaging Centre (Jaipur Golden Hospital), 2, Institutional Area, Sector-3, Rohini, Delhi	CT scan, Bone Densitometry and USG
	Mahajan Nuclear Medicine and Bone Densitometry (Sir Ganga Ram Hospital), Delhi	Diagnostic Imaging Services (Bone densitometry and nuclear medicine)
	Modern Diagnostic & Research Center, 363/4, New Railway Road, Gurgaon	Laboratory services, CT scan, mammography, colour Doppler / USG, X-ray and Bone densitometry
	National CT Scan & Diagnostic Centre, 17, NWA, Club Road, Punjabi Bagh, New Delhi	Laboratory services, USG, Bone densitometry, X-ray and CT scan.
	NMC Imaging Centre (VIMHANS), 1, Institutional Area, Nehru Nagar, New Delhi	Laboratory services, MRI, CT scan and X-ray [Laboratory services depanelled w.e.f. 24.09.2008].
	Noble Diagnostic Centre, WZ-409-C, Janak Park, Opp. DDU Hospital, Hari Nagar, New Delhi	X-ray and Ultrasonography.
	North MR Scan Research Institute (Sir Ganga Ram Hospital) Old Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi	MRI
	Organ Imaging Research Centre, A-23, Green Park, New Delhi	MRI, CT scan, X-ray and Bone densitometry.
	Pathlab, D-87-A, East of Kailash, New Delhi	Laboratory services [[Laboratory services depanelled w.e.f. 24.09.2008].
	Saral Advanced Diagnostic Pvt. Ltd., E-1073, Saraswati Vihar, Pitam Pura, Delhi	Laboratory services, USG / colour Doppler, Mammography, CT scan, X-Ray, Bone Densitometry, Nuclear Medicine and diagnostic centre (MRI).
	South Delhi Ultrasound & X-Ray Clinic, A-44, Hauz Khas, New Delhi.	Ultrasound /Colour Doppler, OPG and Mammography
	Star Imaging and Path Lab, 4B/4, Tilak Nagar, New Delhi	Laboratory services, CT scan, Ultrasonography/ colour Doppler, X-ray and Bone densitometry.
	Sun Imaging Centre, 15, Hargovind Enclave, Vikas Marg Extn., Delhi	MRI, CT scan, USG/ Colour Doppler and Bone densitometry
	Suvidha Diagnostic Center, C-105, Mandwali, Patpar Ganj Society Complex, Opp. I.P. Extn. Delhi.	Laboratory services, X-ray and USG/Colour Doppler. [Laboratory services depanelled w.e.f. 24.09.2008].
	The Apollo Clinic, Krishna Bhawan, 7-8, A-3, Shopping Center, Near St. Marg School, Janakpuri, New Delhi	Laboratory services (in Clinical Pathology and Clinical Biochemistry) and Ultrasonography. [Laboratory services depanelled w.e.f. 24.09.2008].
	The Apollo Clinic, B-4, Sector-16, NOIDA	Laboratory services, USG/Colour Doppler [Empanelment cancelled w.e.f. 24.09.2008].
	The Clinical Laboratory, E-13/9, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi	Laboratory services
	Vasant Vision Ultrasound with Colour Doppler & X-Ray Clinic, F-9/4, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi	Ultrasonography and X-ray.
	VGS Imaging and Diagnostics, (Escort Hospital & Research Centre), Neelam Bata Chowk, Faridabad.	Bone densitometry and Mammography.
	Vrinda Diagnostic Centre, IIIrd, 3-9, Nehru Nagar, Ghaziabad	Laboratory services, CT, USG/Colour Doppler, Bone densitometry and X-Ray (Not recognised for MRI). [Laboratory services depanelled w.e.f. 24.09.2008].
	Pathnet India Pvt. Ltd., Plot 31, Sector 18, Udyog Nagar, Gurgoan	Laboratory services(w.e.f 3rd November 2006)
	Dr. Lal Path Labs Pvt. Ltd., Eskay House, 54 Hanuman Road, New Delhi	Laboratory (Clinical pathology, Biochemistry and Microbiology)
56	Batra Hospital & Medical Research Centre, 1 Tughlakabad Institutional Area, Mehrauli Badarpur Road, New Delhi 110 062.	Diagnostic services (Laboratory, X-Ray, CT Scan, USG, Colour Doppler, MRI). [Empanelment of the hospital cancelled w.e.f. 16.01.2009].
57	Apollo Clinic [licensee Bharti Medicare (P) Ltd.], C 70, Major Sudesh Kumar Marg, Opp. Madhav Park, New Delhi.	Diagnostic services (Laboratory, USG / Colour Doppler, X-Ray, TMT, FFT, ECG and Echo). (AERB approval for X-Ray is not available.)
58.	Dr. Khanna's Pathcare Pvt. Ltd., A 43 Hauz Khas, New Delhi.	Laboratory (Clinical pathology, Biochemistry and Microbiology)
59.	Focus Imaging & Research Centre, IHBAS Complex, Dilshad Garden, Delhi.	Diagnostic centre (MRI)
60.	Nanda Diagnostic Centre, ED 9A, Madhuban Chowk, Pitampura, Delhi	Laboratory (Clinical pathology and Biochemistry), USG/Colour Doppler, X-Ray, Bone Densitometry. [[Laboratory services depanelled w.e.f. 24.09.2008].
61	Dr. S. B. Gandhi Diagnostic Centre, A 2/ 152 Janakpuri, New Delhi 110 058	Diagnostic services (USG / Colour Doppler).
62	Star Imaging & Path Lab., 4 B / 4 Tilak Nagar, New Delhi 110 018	Diagnostic Centre (MRI).
63	Dr. Makashir's Diagnostic Medical Lab Pvt. Ltd., 1/4 Vikram Vihar, Lajpat Nagar IV, [Opp. Haldiram] New Delhi 110 024 [Tel: 011 – 2622 2458 / 2646 3080]	Diagnostic centre [Clinical Pathology; Biochemistry & Microbiology]
64	Unipath Diagnostic, G-49, Lajpat Nagar II, New Delhi 110 024 [Tel: 93122 77338]	Diagnostic Centre [Clinical Pathology, Biochemistry, Microbiology and USG / Colour Doppler].
65	Focus Imaging & Research Centre Pvt. Ltd., H 10 Green Park Extension, New Delhi 110016 [Tel: 011 – 4219 9993]	Diagnostic purposes [MRI, CT, EEG, EMG and NCV].
66	Clinical Diagnostic Centre, 69 Hargovind Enclave, Karkardooma, Delhi 110 092	Diagnostic purposes [Laboratory, CT, USG / Colour Doppler and X – Ray]].
67	Srivastava MRI & Imaging Centre, Shop Nos. 1, 2, 3, & 6, Purvanchal Plaza, Pocket B, LSC Market, Mayur Vihar Phase 2, Delhi 110 091	MRI and USG / Colour Doppler.
68	Dr. P. Bhasin Pathlabs Pvt. Ltd., S 13, Greater Kailash Part I, New Delhi.	Diagnostic centre [USG / Colour Doppler, Bone Densitometry, Echocardiography, TMT, PFT and Uroflowmetry].

Dr Marwah