A Parliamentary Standing Committee has proposed that private hospital room charges in metropolitan cities be capped below three-star hotel rates to rationalise healthcare costs.
The recommendation was made by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare
Aug 11, 2026
04:49 pm
What's the storyA Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare has proposed capping hospital room charges at the average tariff of three-star hotels in the vicinity.
The recommendation is part of a report on making healthcare more affordable and accessible in India.
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