Healthcare Services — Policy Reforms

Entry	Year	Description	Impact
National Medical Commission Act	2019	Replaced the Medical Council of India with National Medical Commission to reform medical education and practice regulation. Established four autonomous boards for undergraduate education, postgraduate education, medical assessment and rating, and ethics and registration.	Improved governance of medical education, standardized medical practice, enhanced accountability in medical profession, and streamlined licensing procedures for healthcare professionals.
Clinical Establishments Act	2010	Mandated registration and regulation of all clinical establishments in the country to ensure minimum standards of facilities and services. Provided framework for quality assurance and patient safety in healthcare facilities.	Enhanced quality standards in healthcare facilities, improved patient safety measures, standardized healthcare service delivery, and strengthened regulatory oversight of private healthcare providers.