Reports IndicesFriday, 29 May 2026·The Hindu - Tamil Nadu
National Health Accounts 2022-23: out-of-pocket spending remains a major health burden
India’s National Health Accounts Estimates 2022-23 show out-of-pocket expenditure remains nearly half of current health expenditure.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In the National Health Accounts Estimates for India 2022-23, released in 2026 coverage, out-of-pocket expenditure was reported as nearly half of the current health expenditure.
Key specifics
- The report is the National Health Accounts Estimates for India 2022-23.
- Out-of-pocket expenditure is nearly 50% of current health expenditure.
- The issue points to continued unregulated privatisation in healthcare.
- Experts flagged major inequities in access to healthcare across income groups.
- The data is useful for questions on health financing and public policy.
Exam lens
Report-based economy and social sector question, National Health Accounts 2022-23, out-of-pocket expenditure, current health expenditure, healthcare inequity; TNPSC may ask which indicator reflects the burden on households.