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New insurance norms for hospital admission issued
Published 31 July 2026 ยท health
Synopsis New insurance norms for hospital admission issued by the General Insurance Council advise that patients with uncomplicated fever be treated on an outpatient basis
Synopsis New insurance norms for hospital admission issued by the General Insurance Council advise that patients with uncomplicated fever be treated on an outpatient basis rather than admitted. While the council calls it advisory, doctors and nursing home owners fear insurers will use the guidelines to deny legitimate cashless claims, particularly at smaller hospitals.
Published: July 31, 2026 โข 1:21 PM IST ยท Updated: July 31, 2026 โข 2:38 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis New insurance norms for hospital admission issued by the General Insurance Council advise that patients with uncomplicated fever be treated on an outpatient basis rather than admitted.
While the council calls it advisory, doctors and nursing home owners fear insurers will use the guidelines to deny legitimate cashless claims, particularly at smaller hospitals.