🏥 Why Do Medical Costs Differ in Indian Hospitals?

Ever wondered why the same surgery can cost ₹20,000 in a government hospital but ₹5 lakh in a private corporate hospital? Let’s break it down 👇

• ⚖️ Type of Hospital: Government = Subsidized, Private = Profit-driven.
• 👩‍⚕️ Doctor’s Experience: Senior surgeons charge more than junior doctors.
• 📍 Location: Metro city hospitals are costlier than small-town ones.
• 🛏️ Facilities & Comfort: General ward vs. luxury room → big difference.
• 💉 Medicines & Implants: Branded vs. generic = huge gap.
• 🔬 Technology: Robotic surgery, ICU setups = higher fees.

⚖️ Why No Regulator for Medical Costs?

Unlike telecom or electricity, healthcare pricing is not centrally regulated. Why? 👇

• 🏛️ Fragmented Control: NPPA controls drug prices, but no one controls surgery fees.
• 💰 Private Dominance: 70% of healthcare is private & profit-driven.
• 🌍 Regional Differences: Costs vary too much between metros and villages.
• 🧾 Weak Transparency: Patients often don’t know the real costs until billing.

🌟 What If India Had a Medical Cost Regulator?

Let’s imagine we had a strong body fixing fair treatment costs. Here’s the possible outcome:

📊 Cost Comparison Example

💡 Final Thought

India needs a balanced approach: regulate essential treatments for fairness, but allow flexibility for advanced or luxury services. Until then, patients must compare hospitals, ask for cost estimates, and use health insurance wisely.