MP Swati Maliwal Demands Nationwide CEA Implementation Against Private Hospitals

• Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal highlighted exploitation by private hospitals and insurance companies in Parliament.
• She criticized private hospitals for charging exorbitant rates, similar to five-star hotels, for rooms and basic items.
• Maliwal pointed out issues like delayed treatment for emergency patients, unnecessary tests, and expensive branded medicine prescriptions.
• She noted that insurance companies increase premiums and reject claims, pushing millions into medical debt annually.
• The MP demanded mandatory nationwide implementation of the Clinical Establishments Act (CEA) and 'treat first, bill later' for emergencies.

Why It Matters: MP Swati Maliwal urges nationwide CEA implementation to regulate private hospital costs and ensure patient dignity.