Govt firm on dengue test cost cap at pvt labs, hosps

Pune | Thursday | 23rd November, 2017

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"Public representatives from various cities have complained about private hospitals and laboratories exceeding the price cap of Rs 600 on dengue test. This prompted the health department to issue the directives to the municipal corporation on November 20. Most private labs and hospitals follow the price cap norms and don't overcharge. When quizzed if other hospitals were following the norms, he said, "I think all the member hospitals abide by the price cap norm." "Bhote is also the president of private hospitals' association..