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Jan Vishwas Bill Amendments Decriminalise Minor Violations Across Key Health Laws
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) The amendments in the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 span key legislations in the health sector, aligning with the broader objective of simplifying compliance while maintaining robust safeguards for public
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Doctor Sounds Alarm on 'Predatory Pricing' In Private Hospitals: "Rs 64,000 For 3-Day Treatment"
The doctor criticised corporate hospital chains for acting as a "financial sinkhole" by inflating medicine prices and prescribing redundant tests.
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Iran War Impact: Hospital Bills, Medicines Could Soon Cost More In India
India's medical devices and pharma sectors import a large share of raw materials, active ingredients and specialised components
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Chennai Man Shocked After Clinic Charges Rs 9,900 For Fever Treatment: "Absolutely Not Worth It"
The incident has sparked a heated debate on social media regarding the high cost of corporate healthcare in India and the necessity of extensive diagnostic testing for minor illnesses.
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Hospital Bill Drops From $1,100 To $618 After Patient Asks For Receipt
A patient saved Rs 44,000 by requesting an itemised bill that revealed duplicate and incorrect charges at a regional hospital.
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Is Your Health Insurance Going To Cover Everything You Need Or Do You Need A Medical Contingency Fund?
Even among insured families, coverage gaps remain, out-of-pocket expenditure still accounts for nearly 40% of total healthcare spending in India.
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PDP MLA Proposes Bill To Heal Trauma Due To Decades Of Violence In J&K
PDP MLA Waheed Ur Rehman Para has given a notice to move a private member bill seeking to recognise and address psychological trauma and social harm arising from decades of violence and instability in Jammu and Kashmir during the Budget Session.
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'Rs 1.6 Lakh For 90 Mins': Indian Expat Highlights High Costs Of US Healthcare After Hospital Visit
An Indian expat in the US shares his shock over a $1,800 bill after a 1.5-hour ER visit, highlighting the high cost of American healthcare.
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Government's Big Move To Check Inflated Hospital Bills Due To Insurers: Report
India plans to bring an existing health insurance claims portal under the finance ministry and insurance regulator to curb overcharging by healthcare providers, a government source told Reuters.
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Trump's Tax Bill Draws Rural Backlash Over Proposed Medicaid Reductions
Rural hospitals are sounding the alarm over proposed healthcare cuts in President Donald Trump's sweeping tax-cut and spending package, warning the changes could force them to scale back services or close their doors.
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Jan Vishwas Bill Amendments Decriminalise Minor Violations Across Key Health Laws
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) The amendments in the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 span key legislations in the health sector, aligning with the broader objective of simplifying compliance while maintaining robust safeguards for public
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Doctor Sounds Alarm on 'Predatory Pricing' In Private Hospitals: "Rs 64,000 For 3-Day Treatment"
The doctor criticised corporate hospital chains for acting as a "financial sinkhole" by inflating medicine prices and prescribing redundant tests.
-
Iran War Impact: Hospital Bills, Medicines Could Soon Cost More In India
India's medical devices and pharma sectors import a large share of raw materials, active ingredients and specialised components
-
Chennai Man Shocked After Clinic Charges Rs 9,900 For Fever Treatment: "Absolutely Not Worth It"
The incident has sparked a heated debate on social media regarding the high cost of corporate healthcare in India and the necessity of extensive diagnostic testing for minor illnesses.
-
Hospital Bill Drops From $1,100 To $618 After Patient Asks For Receipt
A patient saved Rs 44,000 by requesting an itemised bill that revealed duplicate and incorrect charges at a regional hospital.
-
Is Your Health Insurance Going To Cover Everything You Need Or Do You Need A Medical Contingency Fund?
Even among insured families, coverage gaps remain, out-of-pocket expenditure still accounts for nearly 40% of total healthcare spending in India.
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PDP MLA Proposes Bill To Heal Trauma Due To Decades Of Violence In J&K
PDP MLA Waheed Ur Rehman Para has given a notice to move a private member bill seeking to recognise and address psychological trauma and social harm arising from decades of violence and instability in Jammu and Kashmir during the Budget Session.
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'Rs 1.6 Lakh For 90 Mins': Indian Expat Highlights High Costs Of US Healthcare After Hospital Visit
An Indian expat in the US shares his shock over a $1,800 bill after a 1.5-hour ER visit, highlighting the high cost of American healthcare.
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Government's Big Move To Check Inflated Hospital Bills Due To Insurers: Report
India plans to bring an existing health insurance claims portal under the finance ministry and insurance regulator to curb overcharging by healthcare providers, a government source told Reuters.
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Trump's Tax Bill Draws Rural Backlash Over Proposed Medicaid Reductions
Rural hospitals are sounding the alarm over proposed healthcare cuts in President Donald Trump's sweeping tax-cut and spending package, warning the changes could force them to scale back services or close their doors.
