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Lowest Medical Spending in Public Hospitals - Tamil Nadu
May 11 , 2026
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- A National Sample Survey report found that Tamil Nadu recorded the lowest out-of-pocket medical expenditure (OOPME) for treatment in government hospitals among major States in India.
- The average out-of-pocket expenditure for hospitalisation in government hospitals in Tamil Nadu was ₹1,357, compared to the national average of ₹6,631.
- The survey covered medical expenses for in-patient treatment during the previous 365 days.
- Treatment costs in private hospitals in Tamil Nadu were higher than the national average.
- The average expenditure in private hospitals was ₹74,168, while the national average was ₹50,508.
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