What is super specialty hospital means in central govt health scheme?

Super specialty hospitals under the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) are tertiary care hospitals that provide highly specialized medical treatment and/or surgical interventions not routinely available in other CGHS empanelled hospitals.

These hospitals are equipped with advanced diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, and specialized medical professionals, including super-specialist doctors and nursing staff. They offer comprehensive medical care across various specialties such as cardiology, neurology, oncology, nephrology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, ophthalmology, etc.

The primary objective of CGHS super specialty hospitals is to provide CGHS beneficiaries with access to high-quality and advanced medical care, reducing the need to seek expensive treatment at private healthcare facilities.

To avail services at a CGHS super specialty hospital, beneficiaries must first consult with a registered medical practitioner (RMP) empanelled under CGHS. The RMP can then refer the patient to a super specialty hospital if deemed necessary based on the patient's medical condition.

It's important to note that CGHS beneficiaries may be required to pay a certain percentage of the total treatment cost or co-payment while seeking treatment at super specialty hospitals, as per the CGHS rules and regulations.