Centre pushes for hospital pricing transparency, asks states to display treatment charges
- The Union Health Ministry has asked states to ensure hospitals clearly display treatment charges to help patients understand medical costs.
- Under existing rules, hospitals must display consultation fees, room charges and treatment rates in English and the local language.
- Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava asked states to review hospital compliance and take action where pricing rules are not followed.
- The move aims to prevent unexpected bills, but final treatment costs may still vary depending on medicines, complications and hospital stays.
Source: indiatoday.in
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