Rs 11 IV for Rs 325, Rs 6 syringe for Rs 57: Tukaram Mundhe flags 2,841% inflated hospital bills that patients don't even know, sends recommendation to CentreMaharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has cited a survey showing substantial differences between procurement prices and printed MRPs ...
16 Sep, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
Drugmakers may bear sole responsibility for overpricing essential medicines under NPPA proposalThe National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority aims to hold drug manufacturers solely accountable for the excessive pricing of essential med...
29 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
ET World Leaders Forum 2026: Our reform express will move forward at even greater speed, says PM ModiBuilding on the theme of Shared Futures for the ET World Leaders Forum, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says the future of every country is in...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
Healthcare delivery capital-intensive, hospital tariffs only tip of iceberg: NATHEALTHHealthcare delivery costs are capital-intensive and investment-heavy, according to NATHEALTH. Policy discussions should address structural ...
18 Aug, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
India plans insurance reforms to rein in healthcare costs, sources sayIndia is considering sweeping health insurance reforms to standardise treatment rates, coverage and billing, while expanding a nationwide c...
12 Aug, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
Tamil Nadu assembly opposes FCRA Amendment Bill, seeks withdrawal in current formThe Tamil Nadu assembly unanimously passed a resolution urging the Centre to withdraw the Foreign Contribution Amendment Bill. This propose...
12 Aug, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of upto 30%Around three months back, there was a trade which was taking place on the street, “sell-software-services-stocks”. Today there are signs th...
10 Aug, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
Insurer-hospital panel on the cards to resolve disputes, says General Insurance Council CEODr S. Prakash, CEO, Health Insurance Ecosystem & Strategic Partnerships, General Insurance Council, speaks to Preeti Kulkarni on policyhold...
10 Aug, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
Comprehensive health insurance: Navigating childhood illnesses, vaccination support, and kidney function careHealth insurance covers childhood illnesses and their treatments effectively. Vaccination support is a key preventive care strategy for fam...
03 Aug, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
Bengaluru hotels threaten Swiggy boycott from August 15Bengaluru hotels will suspend business with Swiggy from August 15. They demand transparency in payment statements and opt-out options. Unau...
30 Jul, 2026, 08.47 AM IST
5 critical checks before buying health insurance policy to avoid claim rejectionsChoosing health insurance requires careful consideration of several important factors. Opting for a policy simply because it has a low prem...
21 Jul, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
Maharashtra govt introduces bill to regulate clinical establishments, bring transperancyMaharashtra has enacted a new bill to regulate all healthcare facilities, replacing an outdated law. The Maharashtra Clinical Establishment...
03 Jul, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
MP Ajeet Gopchade moves bill to regulate medical pricesA new bill aims to control rising healthcare costs in India. Member of Parliament Ajeet Gopchade has proposed the National Medical Pricing ...
09 Feb, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
How a family used AI chatbot to slash down a hospital bill by over Rs. 1 croreA U.S. family facing a staggering $195,000 (Rs 1.73 crore) hospital bill for just four hours of treatment after a relative’s death used AI ...
31 Oct, 2025, 04.03 PM IST
Kill bill stress and red tape in hospitalsThe Government of India is introducing a standardised hospital billing format to tackle billing chaos and insurance red tape. Developed by ...
28 Mar, 2025, 11.37 PM IST
Hospitals may have to split medicines, services bill for taxThe GST council is mulling a proposal that makes it mandatory for hospitals to split medicines & services bill.
19 Dec, 2018, 07.02 PM IST
Hospitals should be transparent in treating patients: Bombay High CourtAlthough hospitals have a right to issue legitimate bills, they must act more compassionately in the cases where relatives of patients disp...
31 Jul, 2014, 10.17 PM IST