De-empanelment of Rabindranath Tagore Institute of Cardiac Sciences by CGHS Kolkata
Introduction:
The Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) Kolkata has issued an important office order regarding the de-empanelment of Rabindranath Tagore Institute of Cardiac Sciences (RTIICS), a unit of Narayana Hrudayalaya Ltd. This decision follows RTIICS’s communication expressing their unwillingness to renew the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with CGHS Kolkata.
Details of De-empanelment:
- Healthcare Organization: Rabindranath Tagore Institute of Cardiac Sciences (RTIICS)
- Location: 124, Eastern Metropolitan Bypass, Premises No: 1489, Mukundapur, Kolkata, West Bengal – 700099
- Date of De-empanelment: Effective immediately from 3rd October 2023
Reasons for De-empanelment:
The de-empanelment of RTIICS from the list of empanelled healthcare organizations under CGHS Kolkata is based on their expressed unwillingness to renew the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA). While the specific reasons behind this decision may not be detailed in the office order, it indicates a discontinuation of the association between CGHS Kolkata and RTIICS.
Impact on CGHS Beneficiaries:
This decision may have implications for CGHS beneficiaries who were availing healthcare services at Rabindranath Tagore Institute of Cardiac Sciences. They are advised to consider alternative empanelled healthcare facilities for their medical needs.