In India, private hospitals are very upfront about the estimated costs of medical procedures. They also provide various options at different price points (some

In India, private hospitals are very upfront about the estimated costs of medical procedures. They also provide various options at different price points (some devices can be costlier than others, or some rooms can have more facilities etc.). Patients often choose where to get the procedure done based on the cost, proximity of the hospital, and how well-known the doctor is in their field. While the small number of hospitals compared to the large population means that the hospitals still have the upper hand (some hospitals have long waiting lists), this kind of competition has improved the quality of healthcare as well as reduce the cost.