Challenges and Variances in Implementing Uniform Medical Rates

While the Supreme Court's intervention seeks to address disparities in healthcare costs, implementing uniform rates across all hospitals poses challenges. Private hospitals, accustomed to varying pricing structures, may face significant financial strain if compelled to adhere to lower rates such as those under the central government health scheme. The industry's operational profit margins, hovering around 20%, indicate the potential financial repercussions of such regulatory changes. The court's temporary imposition of CGHS rates underscores the need for tailored rate structures considering regional disparities and varying cost factors within healthcare facilities.