The comments from those in India are interesting. Here in Thailand it is similar. Prices for standard procedures are published and you get an estimate in advanc

The comments from those in India are interesting. Here in Thailand it is similar. Prices for standard procedures are published and you get an estimate in advance if it is a complex procedure. This is true for private hospitals. It is also true for public hospitals that offer "special clinic hours" which is when foreigners must go since they are not covered by the national health insurance scheme. To top it off, quality of care is better here than what I experienced in the U.S. at a fraction of the price. It drives me nuts to be reminded of the U.S. health care mess.