The Chhattisgarh government plans to implement uniform, government-approved rates for diagnostic tests in private hospitals and laboratories. This initiative aims to make healthcare more affordable and transparent, particularly for lower-income individuals, by aligning private sector prices with those in government facilities. The health department will consult with private healthcare providers to establish consensus on the proposed rates, which are expected to reduce patients' out-of-pocket medical expenses and alleviate the burden of seeking services at overcrowded government hospitals.