'Overcharging' by hospitals under lens: Govt plans portal shift; aims for 'strict supervision', claims report

India plans to tighten control on hospital billing. The National Health Claims Exchange may be jointly supervised by the finance ministry and IRDAI. This aims to reduce inflated treatment costs. The move seeks to make health insurance more affordable. Rising healthcare costs and insurance premiums are major concerns. The government hopes to enhance insurers' bargaining power.
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