Health Minister directs private hospitals to mandatorily display treatment rate cards

Health Minister U T Khader directed all private hospitals to mandatorily display their treatment rate cards within the premises, ensuring public visibility. This mandate is under the Karnataka Private Medical Establishments Act. Khader stated that transparency regarding medicine prices is crucial, noting that hospitals should indicate the actual purchase cost alongside the MRP on patient bills. The minister also mentioned that the government is examining fair pricing for heart and kidney-related medicines.