health "care".. who cares?
Recent health report released from Indian govt. has some statistics which are disturbing.. -->Hospitalized Indians spend on an average 58% of their total annual expenditure -->Over 40% of hospitalized Indians borrow heavily or sell assets to cover expenses -->Over 25% of hospitalized Indians fall below poverty line because of hospital expenses but, the report also says that -->Only 10% Indians have some form of health insurance, mostly inadequate Find the complete report here According to a survey done in 2011, the medical bills are more than the rate of inflation. http://businesstoday.intoday.in/story/cost-of-health-insurance-cover-surging-in-india/1/13627.html Doesn't Indian Government realize that Insurance is the biggest form of looting public and making them dependent on the premium based services.. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) had pointed out in a recent report that private hospitals were charging higher rates from pati