Center gets SC notice on PIL citing overcharging by hospitals amid Covid-19
The SC bench said direction has been sought to set up a mechanism by Central government to scrutinize bills of patients who believe they have been overcharged.;
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday sought the Centre's response on a plea seeking directions to develop a mechanism to examine medical bills or complaints of patients, who were over-charged by private hospitals amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
A bench of Justices D.Y. Chandrachud, Vikram Nath, and B.V. Nagarathna noted that the matter raised is in the petition is important.
Also Read: It is Easy to Blame: SC Refuses to entertain Plea Seeking CBI probe on Oxygen Crisis
After hearing arguments in the matter, the bench issued notice on the petition. It said direction has been sought to set up a mechanism by Central government to scrutinize bills of patients who believe they have been over-charged. The petitioner had argued that amid Covid, patients had to take avail medical facilities of private hospitals, as the public healthcare infrastructure was burdened.
The bench said: "This concerns a wide strata of society. Issue notice, returnable after 4 weeks."
Disclaimer: This website is primarily for healthcare professionals. The content here does not replace medical advice and should not be used as medical, diagnostic, endorsement, treatment, or prescription advice. Medical science evolves rapidly, and we strive to keep our information current. If you find any discrepancies, please contact us at corrections@medicaldialogues.in. Read our Correction Policy here. Nothing here should be used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. We do not endorse any healthcare advice that contradicts a physician's guidance. Use of this site is subject to our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Advertisement Policy. For more details, read our Full Disclaimer here.
NOTE: Join us in combating medical misinformation. If you encounter a questionable health, medical, or medical education claim, email us at factcheck@medicaldialogues.in for evaluation.