43rd GST Council Meet: The GST Council discussed many key issues including tax waivers on COVID-19 medicines, medical equipment and vaccines as well as compensation to states
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Last Updated: May 28, 2021, 11:34 PM IST
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In the US, by contrast, total public healthcare expenditure accounts for up to 16% its GDP spanning Medicare, Medicaid, children’s health insurance and insurance covering the disabled, low income, native American Indians, military, etc. However, this excludes the cost of out-of-pocket expenditure incurred by patients.
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Even though health is a state subject in India, public healthcare expenditure consists of public health expenditure by the central, state and local governments.
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GST Council Meet Highlights: Import of COVID relief items, Amphotericin-B exempted from IGST
43rd GST Council Meet: The Council has decided to exempt the import of relief items even if they are purchased, if these are meant for donating to the government, or on recommendation of any state government to any relief agency. This exemption is extended till August 31, 2021, FM said
BusinessToday.In | May 28, 2021 | Updated 21:10 IST
The 43rd GST Council meeting, chaired by Finance Minister Niramla Sitharaman, has just concluded. The council met for the first time in around eight months; the last meeting was held in October last year.
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