india π©Ί Raghav Chadha calls out doctor referral commissions
BJP MP Raghav Chadha raised the issue of referral incentives and 'cut money' arrangements in the Rajya Sabha. This discussion took place on August 7, 2026, highlighting how patients face inflated medical bills. Chadha pointed out that these commissions, sometimes around Rs 3,000 per patient, are booked as 'marketing expenses.' This practice has been debated for over a decade, with reports dating back to 2014. Patients are urged to look out for unnecessary and repeated tests while the debate continues. π₯