February 2, 2026

Budget 2026–27: Health Industry Calls for Structural Reforms Across Care Delivery

Article Link:

https://health.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/budget-202627-health-industry-calls-for-structural-reforms-across-care-delivery/127799192

Pre-budget healthcare recommendations for structural reforms

We are pleased to share that the pre-budget quote on behalf of Prakash Hospital has appeared in The Economic Times (Health), a leading business and healthcare publication, in an article focusing on structural reforms needed across India’s healthcare delivery system ahead of the Budget 2026–27. The coverage highlights expert appeals for policy focus on sustainable financing, capacity expansion and access improvements across public and private care networks.

The article explains that stakeholders are advocating for reforms that strengthen health system resilience, including predictable reimbursement mechanisms, streamlined regulation, improved workforce support and targeted investment in secondary and tertiary care. The narrative emphasises the need for policy provisions that can help mid-size and regional hospitals enhance infrastructure and encourage equitable access to quality services.

About the Media Coverage

This feature was published by The Economic Times (Health), the health-focused digital vertical of The Economic Times, one of India’s most respected business news platforms. Its coverage provides authoritative insights into industry trends, policy priorities and economic discourse influencing healthcare delivery.

Significance for Healthcare Stakeholders

The article’s discussion of structural challenges and recommended reforms offers valuable perspectives for policymakers, healthcare leaders and investors as they prepare for the upcoming Union Budget deliberations. By emphasising system-wide resiliency and strategic reinvestment, the coverage supports evidence-based decision-making for enhancing patient-centred care delivery nationwide.

About Prakash Hospital

Prakash Hospital is a NABH- and NABL-accredited multi-specialty hospital located in Sector 33, Noida, offering high-quality clinical services across orthopaedics, internal medicine, critical care and lifestyle disease management. The hospital contributes expert inputs to policy dialogues that aim to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and equitable access.