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In a significant move towards leveraging technology to enhance healthcare services, the Union Health Ministry has launched the myCGHS app for iOS devices. The app aims to provide Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) beneficiaries with easy access to Electronic Health Records, information, and resources.
The myCGHS app was officially unveiled by Shri Apurva Chandra, Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, expressing his enthusiasm for the launch. He emphasized the app’s importance in empowering CGHS beneficiaries by providing them with convenient access to essential healthcare features right at their fingertips. This initiative, he added, aligns with the government’s vision of leveraging technology to improve the quality and accessibility of healthcare services.
Developed by the technical teams of the National Informatics Centre (NIC) Himachal Pradesh and NIC Health Team, the myCGHS iOS app offers a range of features aimed at enhancing information and accessibility for CGHS beneficiaries.
Some key services offered by the myCGHS app include:
- Booking and cancellation of online appointments
- Downloading CGHS card and index card
- Accessing lab reports from CGHS labs
- Checking medicine history
- Checking medical reimbursement claim status
- Accessing referral details
- Locating nearby wellness centers, hospitals, labs, and dental units
- Staying updated with news and highlights
- Accessing contact details of wellness centers and offices
The app prioritizes security with features like 2-factor authentication and functionality of mPIN to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of users’ data.
The launch event marks a significant milestone in digital healthcare services in the Department of CGHS. The myCGHS app is now available for download on both iOS and Android platforms, free of charge. CGHS beneficiaries are encouraged to embrace this innovative solution for a seamless healthcare experience.
Smt. Roli Singh, Additional Secretary, Union Health Ministry, and Dr. Manashvi Kumar, Joint Secretary, Union Health Ministry, were also present at the launch event, underscoring the government’s commitment to leveraging technology for the betterment of healthcare services.
For further updates and information, beneficiaries can download the myCGHS app from the App Store or Google Play Store.
