Why choose an NABH Hospital? Benefits and Billing Guide

When choosing a hospital for your treatment most people focus on distance, google ratings, brand name etc. but the most important parameter is NABH accreditation.

NABH - National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers, regulatory board for Quality Council of India. NABH serves as the gold standard for the clinical outcomes, patient safety, ethical practices across 600+ standards. 

Rigorous infection control and clinical protocols - NABH has over 600 set standards across which a hospital is vetted, these standards are across patient safety, hygiene, clinical outcomes, protocols and ethics. Hospital acquired infections, emergency protocols, surgery SOPs are few other parameters. 

Standard Medication Protocols - Medication SOPs during a treatment including storage, application, expiry protocol are thoroughly verified under NABH. Medication lapses are the most common across hospitals in India. 

Patient Awareness and Consent - NABH has clear rules on patient awareness. Be it consent, cost estimate, potential risk, alternative options etc, if a hospital fails to educate a patient on their required treatment, the patient has all the rights to reach higher authorities regarding the same.

Billing Transparency and Insurance -  Accredited entities follow systematic procedure, TPA and healthcare norms. However, even in top tier hospitals, common errors like duplicate entry, unbundled surgical package, and high volume billing errors are common. Audit your medical bill before you pay with Empaar. 

Protect your health and make sure you only pay for what you avail: 

It is important to choose a hospital facility which follows protocols and is accredited by NABH to ensure smooth and safe procedure. At the same time, having a complete picture of your medical bill is also very important. Always audit your medical bill before you pay with Empaar. 

Disclaimer: This analytical guide is intended solely for educational purposes to assist consumers in understanding healthcare billing transparency. Our automated tool evaluates billing data based on public industry standards, insurance guidelines, and government-mandated price caps, and does not constitute legal or formal medical advice.