Centre flags data gap, regulatory hurdles in curbing hospital mark-ups
The Union govt has told the SC in its affidavit that margins on hospital consumables can range from 100% to 1,000% or more, highlighting concerns over the high mark-ups patients often face on supplies used during treatment. However, a senior official told TOI that the govt does not have the data needed to assess margins across hospital supplies and determine whether wider controls are warranted.
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- Health
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- The Times Of India
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- anuja jaiswal
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- Friday, 23 October 2026, 2:28 am IST
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