Maharashtra Cracks Down On Private Hospitals Over Illegal Charges Under Govt Health Schemes
Published on: March 20, 2026, 7:45 p.m. | Source: Free Press Journal
The Maharashtra government has penalised private hospitals ₹60.47 lakh in 338 cases for illegally charging patients under Ayushman Bharat and state health schemes, officials said. Investigations continue in 266 complaints. The Health Department initiated action after patient reports, while warning hospitals that extra charges violate rules and will invite strict penalties.
