SC asks States to frame policy on Private Hospitals pricing - Video
Overview
The Supreme Court has directed all State Governments to examine and formulate policy decisions regarding private hospitals allegedly compelling patients to purchase medicines, implants, and medical devices from their own pharmacies or recommended outlets, often at higher-than-market rates.
The directive came in response to a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging this practice. The PIL sought a direction preventing private hospitals from mandating that patients purchase medicines, devices, and implants exclusively from hospital pharmacies, arguing that these facilities charge exorbitant rates compared to market prices. They also called for policy intervention from the Union and State Governments to regulate such practices.
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