Use digital, centre tells hospitals

The decision was taken on Friday in a meeting, chaired by Health Minister J P Nadda.

The Union Health Ministry has asked all central government hospitals to immediately offer the option of digital payments. States have also been issued an advisory to ensure that state-run hospitals do the same.

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The decision was taken on Friday in a meeting, chaired by Health Minister J P Nadda, followed by another — headed by health secretary C K Mishra — during which the modalities of its implementation were chalked out.

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