Doctor Slams Private Hospitals For Exorbitant Treatment Costs
An Assam doctor criticised private hospitals for charging excessively high fees, citing a case where a patient was billed ₹64,000 for a three‑day diarrhoea treatment. He called the pricing “predatory,” arguing it exploits vulnerable patients and highlights the lack of regulation in healthcare costs. Authorities and public health experts are urged to take action.