When Hospitals Become Money Making Factories
“Hospitals must remain temples of healing, not factories of billing. Humanity must always prevail over profit”
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Strong Constitutional and Human Rights View of Dr. Anthony Raju
In response to the growing national debate triggered by Swati Maliwal, Dr. Anthony Raju, Advocate, Supreme Court of India and Leading Human Rights Defender, has taken a firm and constitutionally grounded stand on the commercialization of healthcare.
The Constitutional Position – Article 21 Above Profit
Dr. Anthony Raju strongly asserts
Healthcare is inseparable from Article 21, the Right to Life and Dignity. When treatment becomes profit driven rather than patient driven, it becomes a constitutional concern, not merely an ethical lapse.
He emphasizes that the Right to Life includes
Access to fair and affordable medical treatment
Protection from exploitative billing practices
Transparency in medical decision making
Freedom from financial coercion during medical emergencies
According to Dr. Raju, any system where insurance confirmation leads to escalated billing violates the spirit of constitutional morality.
From Healing Centres to Revenue Models
Dr. Anthony Raju observes that a disturbing shift is visible in certain segments of private healthcare
Pre admission insurance verification before medical stabilization
Multiple diagnostic tests without clear justification
Prolonged hospital stays despite clinical recovery
High cost branded medicines when generics are available
He warns
When hospitals operate like corporate revenue units instead of humanitarian institutions, patient trust collapses. Trust once broken cannot be restored by technology or infrastructure.
Human Rights Perspective
As a leading human rights defender, Dr. Anthony Raju highlights
Financial exploitation during illness is a violation of dignity
Families often sell property or take massive loans due to inflated bills
Healthcare inequality widens the economic divide in society
He firmly states
Healthcare cannot become a privilege reserved for the insured and affluent. It is a constitutional guarantee, not a luxury service.
Final Message from Dr. Anthony Raju
Dr. Anthony Raju calls upon lawmakers, regulators and civil society to act decisively
Protect patient rights
Regulate private healthcare billing
Restore ethical foundations of medical practice
Ensure accountability without compromising quality
He concludes with a powerful message
Hospitals must remain temples of healing, not factories of billing. Humanity must always prevail over profit.
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