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Emphasising the importance of transparency in healthcare pricing, the Union Health Secretary noted that the conspicuous display of rates would help patients and their families understand the likely cost of treatment, make informed healthcare decisions and plan their medical expenditure. Greater transparency would also…
Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava has written to the Chief Secretaries of all states and UTs, asking them to review compliance with rules on displaying healthcare charges and issue directions to the authorities concerned.
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has urged states and Union Territories to ensure that clinical establishments prominently display charges for their services and facilities, aiming to help patients make informed decisions and reduce billing-related disputes. Union Health Secretary Punya Salila…