New Delhi, Oct. 12 -- New Delhi: The Centre has directed all states and Union territories (UTs) to mandate the prominent display of rates charged for services and facilities at clinical establishments, aiming to curb arbitrary pricing, minimize billing conflicts, and empower patients, the Union ministry of health and family welfare said in a statement on Monday.

In a formal communication addressed to the chief secretaries of all states and UTs, Union health secretary Punya Salila Srivastava called for a comprehensive review of compliance with applicable statutory provisions. The directive instructs local administrations to take prompt measures to ensure pricing information is clearly visible and easily accessible to patients and their at...