The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has disclosed that it has released an additional GH¢151 million to healthcare providers across the country.
This is contained in a press release dated August 17 and signed by the Ag. Chief Executive Officer, Dr Da-Costa Aboagye.
“This disbursement is part of our ongoing commitment to ensure the sustainability and efficiency of healthcare delivery under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). This funding is aimed at settling outstanding claims of up to March 2024 for the higher tier healthcare providers and April 2024 for a majority of our clients at the lower tier facilities,” the press release explained.
It added that “The NHIA recognizes the critical role that healthcare providers play in the success of the NHIS and is dedicated to maintaining a robust partnership with facilities.
It assured that “The NHIA will continue to engage with stakeholders to address any concerns and work towards a sustainable and efficient healthcare system.
