FAQ on Health Services & Family Welfare dated 08-08-2017

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..... India, and includes services by way of transportation of the patient to and from a clinical establishment, but does not include hair transplant or cosmetic or plastic surgery, except when undertaken to restore or to reconstruct anatomy or functions of body affected due to congenital defects, developmental abnormalities, injury or trauma. Q. 2 In what manner is the GST going to impact the heal .....

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..... roduction of the manufacturing of drugs and medicines, medical devices would lead to better healthcare services in the long run. Under GST, duty charged on the import of technical machinery and equipment needed by the health sector would be allowed as a credit. This benefit of the overall reduction in the cost of technology is due to implementation of GST. Q. 4 How will GST impact life-saving .....

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..... th services remains the lowest possible so as to ensure that they are accessible, affordable and available to all citizens of the country. Q. 6 Is medical tourism likely to be affected by GST? Ans. With the rollout of GST, the cost of insurance, pharmaceuticals, and international travel together with quality health care is expected to reduce which would culminate into better prospects of .....

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