Book Exposes Hidden Costs in India's Private Healthcare

A new book called 'Games Hospitals Play' talks about how private hospitals in India sometimes charge extra money that patients don't expect.

When you go to the hospital for surgery, they might offer a package deal that seems to cover everything, but if something unexpected happens, like needing extra days in the hospital or special treatments, you have to pay more.

The book also says that doctors might sometimes do more tests or treatments than necessary, which can be expensive.

For example, they might put in more heart stents than needed.

The book explains that it's hard for patients to understand all the medical terms and bills, so they often end up paying more than they should.

The government has tried to control the prices of some medical things, like stents, to help patients.

But the book shows that there are still many problems in the private healthcare system that need to be fixed.