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Why India Needs a National Medical Accountability Framework

Nikhil Varma
Nikhil VarmaJuly 28, 2026 · 11 min read

India's healthcare system has evolved rapidly, but accountability mechanisms have struggled to keep pace. This analysis explores the proposed National Medical Accountability Framework, examining how institutional reform could improve governance, patient rights and healthcare…