Kuala Lampur, April 25 -- The Ministry of Health's directive for private hospitals and clinics to display drug prices is, on the surface, a welcome move.

As a proponent of transparency and the democratisation of health information, I support any initiative that empowers patients to better understand their care.

But let's not confuse visibility with reform.

The issue isn't whether medication prices should be published. It's that the ministry continues to fixate on symptoms while ignoring the underlying disease.

Private healthcare providers have long borne the weight of systemic inefficiencies - many of which remain invisible to the public, yet are critical to keeping our clinics and hospitals running.

Take the average clinic. Consulta...