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Jaipur, May 4, 2025 – In a significant move aimed at curbing fraudulent medical claims, the Rajasthan government has announced that only regular, full-time doctors will be authorized to issue prescriptions under the Rajasthan Government Health Scheme (RGHS). The decision, which comes amidst growing concerns regarding misuse of the scheme, is expected to tighten oversight and ensure that only legitimate beneficiaries receive medical benefits.
The RGHS provides healthcare benefits to government employees, pensioners, and their dependents. However, recent audits and reports have highlighted instances where prescriptions were allegedly issued by non-regular or contractual doctors, raising the risk of fraudulent claims and financial losses to the state exchequer.
According to the new directive, only doctors who are regular employees of government hospitals and health centers will be allowed to prescribe medicines and recommend treatments under the RGHS. Contractual, part-time, or visiting doctors are now barred from issuing such prescriptions. The state health department has instructed all government medical facilities to strictly adhere to this rule and has warned of disciplinary action against those found violating the guidelines.
Officials believe this measure will help in verifying the authenticity of prescriptions and reduce the chances of collusion between patients and non-regular medical practitioners. The health department is also working on integrating prescription data with digital health records to further enhance transparency and accountability.
The move has received mixed reactions from the medical community. While some doctors have welcomed the step as necessary for maintaining the integrity of the RGHS, others have expressed concerns that it may increase the workload on regular doctors and limit access to care in remote or understaffed areas.
The Rajasthan government has assured that it will monitor the implementation of this policy and make adjustments as needed to ensure that genuine beneficiaries are not inconvenienced.
Disclaimer:
This article is based on information reported by eMediNexus as of May 4, 2025. The details provided are for informational purposes only and may be subject to change. Readers are advised to consult official government notifications or the Rajasthan Health Department for the most current and authoritative information regarding RGHS regulations.
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