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The Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), a flagship programme under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, is undergoing a major digital transformation with the launch of the next-generation Health Management Information System (HMIS).
Developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), this comprehensive digital platform is scheduled to go live from April 28, 2025, the Health Ministry said in a release on Wednesday. The revamped HMIS will enable faster, more transparent, and user-friendly access to CGHS services, ensuring improved service delivery and administrative efficiency. The release said there are key reforms and technological advancements in the New CGHS HMIS This includes PAN-based unique identification of beneficiaries, integrated digital verification and contribution tracking, online card modification services, real-time application tracking and alerts. The system will generate SMS and email alerts at each stage of application processing. This increases transparency and reduces in-person follow-ups, the release said. (ANI)
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