Maharashtra Bill does not regulate private hospital treatment rates, says health right group
A health rights group, Jan Arogya Abhiyan (JAA), has highlighted that the Maharashtra Clinical Establishments Bill (CEB) lacks provisions to regulate private hospital treatment rates. JAA is campaigning for amendments to include fixed charges, penalties for violations, and a robust grievance system, appealing to the public and legislators.
Why it matters
The absence of rate regulation in the proposed bill could leave patients vulnerable to exorbitant charges, impacting healthcare accessibility and affordability for many in Maharashtra, India.
Maharashtra Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Bill (CEB) has no provision to regulate treatment rates charged by private hospitals to patients, highlighted Jan Arogya Abhiyan (JAA), a coalition of NGOs and health professionals, on Friday while launching a statewide campaign appealing public to send objections to Joint Legislative Committee (JLC).
JLC is a committee comprising 21 MLAs, who have been reviewing the objections and suggestions on the Bill. The campaign also includes meetings with all 21 MLAs who are members of the JLC, demanding Health Minister convene a statewide consultation with organisations and networks working in the health sector to discuss the Bill.
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