Today's Top Updates - 20 Oct
Pune orders surprise checks on hospital rate displays
Pune's municipal corporation ordered inspections following Maharashtra's rate-display circular, which also requires hospitals treating medical/AYUSH visa patients to display their special package rates.
Sources: Hindustan Times · Maharashtra government circular, 16 Oct 2026 (Marathi PDF)
NPPA caps trade margins on 137 cancer drugs
A 17 Oct Gazette order covers 137 non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs, with revised prices effective 9 Nov; patients should check updated drug prices rather than assume their entire treatment package will become cheaper.
Sources: NPPA Gazette order, 17 Oct 2026 (PDF) · Times of India
Midland Bank partners with Plan Medi Trip
According to a company press release, eligible Midland Bank customers in Bangladesh will get preferential rates and coordination support for treatment in India, Thailand and China.
Sources: The Business Standard
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