(a) whether the Government has any regulations for accountability of private
sector in health care provision;
(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the share of the private
sector as percentage to the total health care expenditure;
(c) if not, whether the Government is formulating any regulations
to check the private sector in health care segments; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI DINESH TRIVEDI)
(a) to (d): Health is a state subject. The regulations for accountability
of private sector health care providers are to be made by the respective States/UTs.
However, Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2010
has been enacted by Parliament and published in the Gazette of India on 19.08.2010.
The Act provides for the registration and regulation of clinical establishments
by the State Governments with a view to ensuring minimum standards of facilities
and services. As per National Health Profile Report, 2009, the share of private
sector as percentage to the total health care expenditure was 75% during 2006.
Moreover, as per the provisions of Indian Medical Council (Professional
Conduct, Etiquette and Ethics) Regulations,2002, complaints related to the
professional misconduct can be brought before the Medical Council of India or
the concerned State Medical Council. Complaints related to deficiency in medical
services in any respect can also be filed in District/ State/ National Consumer
Disputes Redressal Fora under the Consumer Protection Act.