HealthPhoto: The HinduKarnataka to Frame Policy Against Hospitals Withholding Bodies Over Bills
Karnataka's Health Department will create a policy to stop hospitals from withholding deceased patients' bodies due to unpaid medical bills, said Health Minister U.T. Khader. After meeting with Private Hospitals and Nursing Homes Association representatives, Khader emphasized no family should face financial pressure during emergencies. The policy will also address excessive billing, medicine pricing, and transparency in medical charges, prioritizing patient welfare and affordable healthcare.
The Hindu··Bengaluru



