January 10, 2026

Union Budget 2026: Healthcare Expectations from Mid-Size and Secondary Hospitals

Article Link:

https://medicircle.in/union-budget-2026-healthcare-expectations-from-midsize-hospitals

Highlighting the role of mid-size hospitals in India’s healthcare delivery

We are pleased to share that pre-budget insights on behalf of Dr. V. S. Chauhan have been featured on Medicircle, focusing on healthcare expectations from mid-size and secondary hospitals ahead of the Union Budget 2026. The article highlights the critical role these hospitals play in bridging care gaps between primary facilities and large tertiary institutions across India’s healthcare ecosystem.

The coverage emphasises the need for targeted policy support to strengthen mid-size hospitals, particularly in tier-2 and tier-3 regions where they serve as the backbone of accessible healthcare delivery. It underscores key concerns such as operational sustainability, timely reimbursements under government schemes, and the importance of predictable reimbursement timelines under PM-JAY to enable reinvestment in infrastructure and patient care.

About the Media Coverage

This pre-budget feature was published by Medicircle, a leading healthcare media platform known for its expert-driven coverage of policy developments, sector trends and strategic insights across India’s healthcare industry. The platform is widely read by healthcare leaders, administrators and policymakers.

Significance for Healthcare Policy and Stakeholders

The insights shared in the article contribute to ongoing policy discussions ahead of the Union Budget 2026 by drawing attention to the challenges and opportunities faced by mid-size and secondary hospitals. By advocating for financial predictability and supportive policy frameworks, the coverage supports more resilient and equitable healthcare 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, rheumatology, critical care and lifestyle disease management. The hospital actively contributes to healthcare policy dialogue and advocates for reforms that strengthen patient access and system sustainability.