BS RAWAT
Following complaints of exorbitant fees charged by private hospitals for Covid-19 treatment, the Telangana government has ordered healthcare facilities to display the rates/charges of their various services at prominent places of the hospital for the benefit of patients.

According to an order by the Director of Public Health and Family Welfare, high-end drugs and PPE (personal protection equipment) kits excluded from the package prices have to be charged at MRP only.

While discharging the patients, the bills have to be given to them as certain complaints have been received stating that detailed invoices have not been given.

"Any deviations from these instructions will be viewed seriously and action will be initiated," the order said.

Health minister Eatala Rajender, during a review meeting, stated that complaints are being received against almost all private hospitals and warned them of stringent action.