The NHIA says it has disbursed the monies to healthcare facilities across the nation
Over GH¢300 million has been disbursed as claims payment to healthcare facilities across the nation, the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has said.
According to an NHIA statement, the amount was to cover "the claims vetted for higher tier facilities up to January 2024."
It continued to say "For lower-tier facilities, the payments are within the acceptable three-month debt period."
The press release dated June 11 also said that the NHIA believes that the disbursement of these monies demonstrates the institution's commitment to maintaining the smooth operation of healthcare services and ensuring the sustainability of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
Acting Chief Executive, Dr Da-Costa Aboagye explained that the disbursement aims to enhance the quality of care provided to all NHIS members and support the operational needs of healthcare providers.
Through the statement, the NHIA acknowledged "the cooperation and patience of all healthcare providers and assured them of continuous efforts to improve the efficiency and timeliness of claims processing and payments."
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