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According to the newly published "Diagnostics vs Hospitals: Preventive Health Report 2025" by ekincare, 82% of individuals now prefer diagnostic centres for their preventive health checkups, compared to just 18% who opt for hospitals.

Diagnostic centres consistently emerge as the more trusted choice, offering quicker report delivery, fewer service issues, and a more seamless customer experience. The report shows diagnostic centres have 30% fewer report errors and deliver 71% of results within 48 hours significantly faster than hospitals, which deliver only 47% within the same time period.

The study draws on appointment and ratings data across India's top five metros; Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi-...