Government sector hospitals to get a major boost after WB government's serious efforts after passed a bill to control uncontrolled doctors and hospitals bore fruit after passing a bill. After this bill, most of sensible, self-respecting private sector may have to shut down and move out to greener pastures. Two private hospitals in Calcutta have been told by their majority investors that if the Bengal government takes an "antagonistic" stand towards private health care, they will either pull out or put on hold all expansion plans.
Hospital official mentioned that just like the trade unionism of the previous government had chased out industry from Bengal, the present government's hostility could force some private nursing homes to exit Bengal. Senior doctors at 3 private hospitals have told officials they will not admit or operate on critically ill patients. Who will risk beatings by…
