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The private firms have been given chance to operate the cathlabs for 10 years. The doctors say that the entry of private firms will result in privatization of the services in the long run and many people in turn will face problems. Sources said that the government has cleared a bid filed by a Vijayawada-based firm to set up the cathlab in GGH, Guntur. As per the rule, the private firm, which is setting up new lab, will share revenues from Arogyasri as it would not be allowed to levy charges on the patients.“The cathlab run by the private firm might also impact the PG seats in Guntur Medical College. Guntur: The state government has decided to open doors for the entry of private firms into the sensitive wings at premier public sector healthcare institutes like Government General Hospitals (GGHs).The decision of the state government to set up the cathlab facility under Public Private Partnership (PPP) is receiving flak from the government doctors who are opposing the move..