Himachal CM directs development of app for online payment of medical tests

In line with the state’s push for digital governance, Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has directed the Health Department to develop a dedicated mobile application to facilitate online payments for medical tests across government hospitals in Himachal Pradesh.

A government spokesperson said that the Chief Minister has instructed the Health Department to coordinate with the Department of Digital Technologies and Governance to develop the app within a month.

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“The initiative aims to provide citizens with a convenient and cashless mode of payment, reducing queues and wait times at hospitals.
Once operational, the app will allow patients to pay for diagnostic tests online and also enable online appointment booking with doctors at various hospitals, ensuring smoother and more efficient healthcare delivery,” he said.

The spokesperson further stated that the government is implementing wide-ranging reforms in the health sector, focusing on upgrading infrastructure and technology in hospitals and medical colleges.

The state has earmarked over Rs. 3,000 crore to enhance healthcare facilities, modernize equipment, and reduce the need for patients to travel outside Himachal for specialized treatment, he added.