Archive · 14 Jun 2025
Hospitals Warned for Overcharging Under NTR Vaidya Seva Scheme
Some hospitals in West Godavari are being investigated for charging money from poor patients under the NTR Vaidya Seva, which is supposed to provide free treatment.
The district collector is very angry because hospitals are charging for services like phototherapy even when not needed.
The government will now check blood samples of babies to confirm if they need the treatment.
Hospitals were also caught falsely diagnosing and treating dengue.
The collector wants hospitals to stop taking advantage of poor people.
West Godavari district Collector Chadalawada Nagarani warned private hospitals regarding fraudulent practices under NTR Vaidya Seva.
Hospitals are being investigated for charging money for free treatments provided by NTR Vaidya Seva.
The Collector expressed anger towards hospitals charging for phototherapy, particularly for children without jaundice.
Blood samples of newborns in private hospitals will be tested to verify the need for phototherapy.
Hospitals were penalized for falsely diagnosing and treating patients for dengue.
- Who
- West Godavari district Collector Chadalawada Nagarani, DM&HO Dr G Geetha Bai, and hospital representatives.
- What
- Private hospitals in West Godavari district were warned for fraudulent practices and overcharging patients under the NTR Vaidya Seva scheme.
- When
- The meeting and warnings took place recently.
- Where
- West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India.
- Why
- To address complaints of overcharging and fraudulent practices by private hospitals providing services under NTR Vaidya Seva and ensure patient rights.
Hospital Management's Actions
Patient's Rights
Financial Irregularities and Misdiagnosis
Hospital Management's Actions
Charging money for free services, providing unnecessary treatment.
Patient's Rights
Patient's Rights, Healthcare Accountability
- Organization
- NTR Vaidya Seva
- Location
- West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh
- Issue
- Hospital fraud and overcharging
- Official
- Chadalawada Nagarani (Collector)
- Action
- Fines and warnings to hospitals
- Scheme
- NTR Vaidya Seva Trust
