The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has initiated efforts to enhance transparency and standardize billing processes in hospitals, benefiting patients, insurers, and government agencies. Industry bodies and stakeholders have been invited for consultations, aligning with a recent Supreme Court directive to address the lack of specified price ranges for treatments and procedures in private hospitals. The move aims to reduce discrepancies and confusion in billing, especially highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts emphasize the need for a simplified billing system that fosters transparency and accountability within the healthcare sector.