Swati Maliwal flags private hospital-insurance company nexus, makes these demands

Published on Mar 13, 2026 03:07 pm IST

During Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha, Delhi MP Swati Maliwal raised serious concerns over the alleged nexus between private hospitals and insurance companies. The Aam Aadmi Party leader said many patients are facing financial exploitation due to the growing influence of insurance-linked hospital practices. Maliwal alleged that some private hospitals inflate treatment costs or recommend unnecessary procedures because insurance companies are involved in the billing process. She stressed that such practices are placing a heavy burden on patients and their families. Watch the video to find out more.

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