Dear Sir,
Healthcare coverage of ESM in Mumbai needs to be crystallized further.
The major requirement of majority of ESM spread across Mumbai and beyond, up to Dahanu, Ambernath and Panvel is not polyclinics but immediate referral procedures for major healthcare problems at the nearest facility available. No ESM located at Vasai, Ambernath or Panvel would have the time or the inclination to waste his/her time for the quota of monthly medicines or the medical care available at the polyclinics. With the almost non available resources at the disposal of ECHS, polyclinics at best should be provided at the existing ESM enclaves.
If ECHS is to be of any use to a vast majority of ESM in Mumbai, empanelment of a large number of civilian medical establishments along the Western, Central and Harbour grids for cashless treatment is a must. CGHS, PSUs and even the State Govt has this arrangement for their employees. ECHS cannot be beggarly, if it has the commitment of our Govt, which claims to be' concerned' about the welfare of its soldiers!!
Warm regards.
Sushil.
