National Health Accounts 2022-23: out-of-pocket spending remains a major health burden

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.