Kerala High Court criticised a poorly drafted PIL over the Kottayam hospital collapse and framed key questions under the Clinical Establishments Act. The Court directed the State to submit a detailed affidavit on rules, inspections, and hospital standards.
Today, On 17th September, The Supreme Court issued a notice in response to a plea by the Association of Healthcare Providers challenging price control under the Clinical Establishments (Central Government) Rules, 2012. The petitioner argues that these caps hinder healthcare providers from offering quality treatment, posing a threat to public health and the financial sustainability of healthcare providers.
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is leading an effort to standardize hospital billing, aiming to enhance transparency in pricing methods. This initiative aims to benefit patients, health insurers, and government entities by streamlining billing practices across private hospitals and clinical facilities.
