Ayushman Bharat: Relief from long queues—book an OPD appointment with just one phone call; check the number here.

Ayushman Bharat Scheme: With the launch of the 'Ayushman Sampark' service under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, beneficiaries can now book OPD appointments at government hospitals via a phone call from the comfort of their homes, thereby avoiding long queues.

OPD Appointment Booking: When visiting a government hospital for treatment, a significant amount of time is often spent standing in long lines just to get an OPD registration slip. Due to heavy crowds, patients frequently have to wait a long time before seeing a doctor. Addressing this issue, the government has introduced a new facility called 'Ayushman Sampark' for the millions of beneficiaries of the Ayushman Bharat scheme.

If you are a beneficiary of the Ayushman Bharat scheme, you can use this service to book an OPD appointment at a government hospital with just a single phone call from home. This offers relief from long hospital queues and saves time; most importantly, it makes accessing medical treatment much easier for patients.

What is the Ayushman Bharat Scheme?

The Ayushman Bharat scheme is the country's largest government health initiative. Under this scheme, eligible families receive cashless medical treatment worth lakhs of rupees annually at empanelled hospitals. The government has now added a new feature to the scheme: booking OPD appointments over the phone. This will significantly alleviate the problem of long queues at hospitals for patients.

How to book an OPD appointment?

The National Health Authority (NHA) has released a toll-free number, 1800-1800-4444, for the convenience of beneficiaries. By calling this number, you can book an OPD appointment from home and schedule a time to see the doctor in advance. This eliminates the need to wait for an appointment after arriving at the hospital.

Who will benefit the most?

Elderly patients will have less need to stand in hospital queues.
The treatment process will become easier for women.
People living in remote villages and towns will also benefit from this service. This will reduce crowding at the hospital and save time.
Patients will be able to easily schedule appointments with doctors in advance.