Rema Nagarajan

2 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Rema Nagarajan

The Supreme Court has ordered a fresh assessment of a candidate with disabilities who cleared the MBBS entrance exam by a new board at AIIMS Delhi, emphasizing functional ability over the extent of disability. The decision was influenced by previous rulings and ongoing revisions of the NMC's disability guidelines. The Supreme Court has ordered a fresh assessment of a candidate with disability, who cleared the MBBS entrance exam, by a newly constituted board at AIIMS Delhi.

3 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Rema Nagarajan

NewsIndia NewsNMC reviewing disability guidelines to focus on what candidates can doTrendingThe National Medical Commission is reviewing the disability guidelines for admission to medicine courses to shift the emphasis to whether individuals can perform the required competencies rather than what percentage of disability they have. This comes after the Supreme Court directed that the guidelines be reviewed to assess what such candidates can do rather than what they can’t.

3 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Rema Nagarajan

Reimbursements to private hospitals under the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) have surged from 24% in 2019-20 to 60% in 2023-24. A significant rise in the number of beneficiaries has driven this increase. Instances of fraudulent billing and overcharging by empanelled hospitals have raised concerns about proper oversight and cost-effectiveness in the scheme.

3 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Rema Nagarajan

NewsIndia NewsNMC threatens Rs 50,000 fine on colleges that don't pay internsTrendingThe National Medical Commission has imposed a Rs 50,000 penalty on medical colleges for failing to submit stipend details of MBBS interns, following multiple reminders. Despite having the authority to levy higher fines, the NMC's penalties remain minimal, raising concerns about their seriousness in enforcing compliance.

1 month ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Rema Nagarajan

NewsIndia NewsHospitals asking for money biggest chunk of Ayushman Bharat grievancesTrendingAn analysis of grievances filed by beneficiaries of Ayushman Bharat has shown that the highest number were about hospitals demanding money for treatment. This entailed unexpected out-of-pocket expenditure (OOPE) though the scheme was meant to provide cashless hospitalisation and bring down out of pocket expenses.