Centre Urges States/UTs to Ensure Prominent Display of Healthcare Service Rates at Clinical Establishments

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has urged all States and Union Territories to ensure the prominent and transparent display of rates charged for healthcare services and facilities at clinical establishments. The Union Health Secretary wrote to Chief Secretaries emphasizing that clear display of rates helps patients make informed decisions, prevents billing disputes, and builds trust. The initiative refers to the Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2010, and the Clinical Establishments (Central Government) Rules, 2012, which mandate rate displays in local languages and English. States and UTs where the Act does not apply are urged to enforce respective state frameworks, and specific focus is placed on displaying package rates for international medical and Ayush tourists.