New Delhi:
Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Tuesday called News Nation's expose on commissions and kickback as a wake up call for doctors.
While speaking to the channel's reporters, he mentioned, "Doctors should treat News Nation TV expose on commissions/kickback as a wake up call."
He further said that a high level probe has been ordered and MCI intervention has been urged into the matter.
"The matter will be looked into deeply", he addded.
When asked about further details, the Health Minister stated, "I will make a statement in Parliament today as the session is on, I cannot further comment on the topic in public without making a statement in the Parliament."
Later, sources informed that Medical Council of India will submit a compiled report on the issue to the Health Ministry by Tuesday evening.
Speaking to News Nation, Indian Medical Association (IMA) Vice-President KK Aggarwal also requested the government to take strict action against the erring doctors and medical practioners.
News Nation on Monday revealed the truth of some labs and diagnostic centres in front of the nation.
According to the report, some doctors earn 40-50 per cent commission on the tests being prescribed by them and sometimes even suggest those tests to the patients which are actually not required.
