Shri Apurva Chandra, Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, inaugurated the myCGHS app for iOS devices to facilitate access to Electronic Health Records and other resources for Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) beneficiaries.
Importance of the App
Expressing enthusiasm for the launch, the Union Health Secretary highlighted the significance of the myCGHS app in providing convenient access to essential healthcare features for CGHS beneficiaries. He emphasized the government’s commitment to leveraging technology for improving healthcare services.
Development and Features
- The myCGHS iOS app is developed by the technical teams of the National Informatics Centre (NIC) Himachal Pradesh and NIC Health Team.
- It offers various features aimed at enhancing information and accessibility for CGHS beneficiaries.
Services Provided by the App
The myCGHS app facilitates a wide range of services, including:
- 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
- Staying updated with news and highlights
- Locating nearby empanelled hospitals, labs, and dental units
- Accessing contact details of wellness centers and offices
Security Features
The app incorporates security features like 2-factor authentication and functionality of mPIN to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of users’ data.
Availability and Encouragement
The myCGHS app will now be 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.
Presence at the Launch Event
Smt. Roli Singh, Addl. Secretary, Union Health Ministry, and Dr. Manashvi Kumar, Joint Secretary, Union Health Ministry, also attended the launch event.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs):
- Who launched the myCGHS app for iOS devices?
- A) Shri Apurva Chandra
- B) Smt. Roli Singh
- C) Dr. Manashvi Kumar
- D) None of the above
- Answer: A) Shri Apurva Chandra
- What is the myCGHS app designed to enhance?
- A) Access to gaming platforms
- B) Access to healthcare records for CGHS beneficiaries
- C) Access to social media platforms
- D) Access to weather forecasts
- Answer: B) Access to healthcare records for CGHS beneficiaries
- Which organization developed the myCGHS iOS app?
- A) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
- B) National Informatics Centre (NIC)
- C) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
- D) World Health Organization (WHO)
- Answer: B) National Informatics Centre (NIC)
- What are some services provided by the myCGHS app?
- A) Booking and cancellation of online appointments
- B) Checking medicine history
- C) Accessing lab reports from CGHS labs
- D) All of the above
- Answer: D) All of the above
- What security features does the myCGHS app incorporate?
- A) 2-factor authentication
- B) Fingerprint recognition
- C) Face ID
- D) A and B only
- Answer: D) A and B only