Centre asks states to enforce display of hospital treatment charges, seeks compliance review

New Delhi, Oct 13 (UNI) The union Health Ministry has asked states and union Territories to review compliance with existing regulations requiring hospitals and other clinical establishments to prominently display charges for medical services and facilities, in a move aimed at improving transparency, preventing billing disputes and enabling patients to make informed treatment decisions. In a letter , union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava urged state and UT authorities to ensure effective implementation of the applicable provisions and issue appropriate advisories to clinical establishments. The letter said treatment rates should be displayed at conspicuous, clearly visible and easily accessible locations,…