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Hyderabad: Inflated costs of hospital consumables drain patient pockets
A Maharashtra FDA survey has highlighted wide price differences in medical consumables such as IV infusion sets, syringes and catheters. Industry representatives have raised concerns over the regulatory framework, while the NPPA is examining the survey data.
Telangana Today · 16 Sept, 07:41 am
India Mental Health Alliance Highlights Lived Experience and Community-based Wisdom as Vital Sources of Knowledge for Care Practice and Policy
In keeping with WHO’s World Mental Health theme for this year, ‘Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change’, a...
The Times Of Bengal · 16 Sept, 07:37 am
Rs 11 IV Set Sold At Rs 325? Tukaram Mundhe Flags 2,841% Hospital Markup, Seeks Pricing Rules
Maharashtra FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe highlighted steep markups on hospital consumables, citing an IV infusion set bought at Rs 11.05 but carrying MRP of Rs 325, a 2,841% increase. He said patients often cannot compare prices or question costs during treatment, and urged clearer rules on the gap between hospital procurement prices and printed MRPs.
Asianet Newsable · 16 Sept, 07:36 am
Add these nourishing oils to your skincare routine
African oils have been used for centuries to enhance skin health.
Newsbytes · 16 Sept, 07:36 am
Telangana has 9 government MRI machines, 29 districts have none
<p>Hyderabad: Telangana government hospitals have nine MRI machines across eight institutions in four districts, according to data presented by the state health department in the Assembly. With a population of around 3.8 crore, the state has about one government MRI machine for every 42 lakh people. The data showed that 29 of Telangana’s 33 districts [...]<content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p dir="auto" data-start="69" data-end="258"><strong data-start="69" data-end="83">Hyderabad:</strong> Telangana government hospitals have nine MRI machines across eight institutions in four districts, according to data presented by the state health department in the Assembly.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="260" data-end="462">With a population of around 3.8 crore, the state has about one government MRI machine for every 42 lakh people. The data showed that 29 of Telangana's 33 districts do not have a government MRI facility.</p> <h3 dir="auto" data-section-id="1tepcbh" data-start="464" data-end="538">Hyderabad accounts for six of the state’s nine government MRI machines</h3> <p dir="auto" data-start="540" data-end="680">Hyderabad has six machines at Gandhi Hospital, Osmania General Hospital, NIMS, TIMS Sanathnagar and MNJ Hospital. NIMS has two MRI machines.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="682" data-end="933">The other three machines are at MGM Hospital in Warangal, RIMS in Adilabad and Government General Hospital in Jayashankar Bhupalpally. Telangana's official district directory uses the name Jayashankar Bhupalpally.</p> <h3 dir="auto" data-section-id="baswh9" data-start="935" data-end="989">Nine more MRI machines proposed for five districts</h3> <p dir="auto" data-start="991" data-end="1175">The state government has announced plans to add nine more MRI machines at government hospitals. The proposed locations include Nizamabad, Siddipet, Suryapet, Nalgonda and Mahabubnagar.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="1177" data-end="1296">Additional machines are also proposed for Niloufer Hospital, Gandhi Hospital and Osmania General Hospital in Hyderabad.</p> <h3 dir="auto" data-section-id="jorrlv" data-start="1298" data-end="1356">Staff shortages could affect use of new MRI facilities</h3> <p dir="auto" data-start="1358" data-end="1492">Doctors and healthcare experts welcomed the proposed expansion but said adding equipment alone may not improve access to MRI services.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="1494" data-end="1708">They pointed to staff shortages, with nearly 50% of sanctioned posts vacant across the healthcare system. A shortage of trained radiologists and MRI technicians could also affect the use of the additional machines.</p> ]]>
Hyderabad Mail · 16 Sept, 07:32 amOur stories
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