<ul><li>Complaints of overcharging and denial of treatment by private hospitals to CGHS card holders have led to the issuance of 15-point guidelines by the CGHS headquarters under the Health Ministry.</li><li>Prescriptions should be written in generic names and in capital letters, and private hospitals must accept medicines supplied by CGHS.</li><li>Hospitals are prohibited from denying services to eligible beneficiaries and must prominently display the availability of beds in different wards and ICUs.</li><li>Strict action, including FIR and de-empanelment or blacklisting, will be taken against hospitals found submitting fake bills or failing to adhere to the guidelines.</li></ul>

Overcharging, denying facilities by private hospitals CGHS card holders attract strict action

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