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Rules already exist that mandate all registered medical facilities to openly display their service charges for patients in the local vernacular and English
The Supreme Court criticized the Indian government for the stark contrast in medical costs between public and private facilities, citing citizens fundamental right to healthcare. The court urged the Centre to implement 14-year-old rules establishing standard rates for treatments in consultation with states. If a resolution isn t found, the court warned of considering the petitioner s plea to enforce CGHS-prescribed standardized rates.
The Supreme Court criticised the Central Government s failure to specify the range of rates within which private hospitals and clinical establishments can charge for their treatment services. Although.
India News: The Supreme Court has urged the Centre to take a decision on standard hospital charges or face the implementation of CGHS rates. The court emphasized the fundamental right to healthcare and asked the Union health secretary to call a meeting with state counterparts to ensure the notification of a standard rate within a month. If the Union government fails to find a solution, the court may consider the petitioner's plea for implementing CGHS-prescribed standardized rates.