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Parliamentary Accounts Committee scrutinises hospital billing as medical costs spiral

Malaysia's Parliamentary Accounts Committee has raised serious concerns about private hospital billing practices, identifying them as a key factor pushing up medical inflation and pressuring household budgets across the nation.

By Khairul Anuar · 25 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Hospital Non-Professional Charges, Not Doctor Fees, Blamed for Rising Insurance Premiums

Malaysia's Public Accounts Committee has identified unregulated non-professional charges at private hospitals—including supplies, equipment, and diagnostic tests—as the primary culprit behind escalating health insurance premiums, rather than doctors' regulated professional fees.

By Rajesh Kumar · 25 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Parliamentary Accounts Committee scrutinises hospital billing as medical costs spiral

Hospital Non-Professional Charges, Not Doctor Fees, Blamed for Rising Insurance Premiums

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