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Maharashtra govt caps mucormycosis treatment rates for private hospitals
The Maharashtra government on Friday capped the charges for treatment of mucormycosis patients at private hospitals in the state, where the official
number of such cases has gone above 5,000. The state health department issued a notification to this effect, asking all charitable hospitals registered under the Bombay Public Trusts Act, 1950, to follow the capped charges while treating mucormycosis patients.
The state government has identified 28 types of surgeries for mucormycosis or black fungus treatment, it said.
For surgeries, the minimum charges are fixed around Rs 6,000 in tier three cities, and the amount can rise up to Rs one lakh, depending on the region and the complexity of the treatment, said the notification, which will remain in force till July 31.
Read more about Maharashtra govt caps mucormycosis treatment rates for pvt hospitals on Business Standard. The Maharashtra government onFriday capped the charges for treatment of mucormycosis patients at private hospitals in the state, where the official number of such cases has gone above 5,000.
28 out of 46 hospitals in twin towns do not have NOC from fire dept
28 out of 46 hospitals in twin towns do not have NOC from fire dept
ByVicky PathareVicky Pathare / Updated: Jan 15, 2021, 06:00 IST
Only 18
Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) limits have
fire department’s safety clearance nod. Obtaining the no-objection certificate (
NOC) is a must for either procuring a licence to operate a hospital or renew its authorisation permit. According to the health department of PCMC, there are 46 such hospitals in twin towns’ jurisdiction.
Fire department’s sub-officer Prashant Chavan has informed that of the 18 medical facilities, two are civic hospitals, while 16 are