The government will disburse Kes 1.5 billion this week to settle the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) claims owed to healthcare facilities.
Medical Services Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai states an additional Kes 3 billion will be cleared next week.
“We are optimistic that we will settle all the claims.”
Further, he stated that a committee will also be established to oversee the payment process, ensuring transparency.
He also noted that NHIF liabilities now fall under the Social Health Authority (SHA), which has implemented a fully digitized claims portal.
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“As of Monday, over Kes 100 million worth of claims had been recorded, with the system enabling real-time monitoring.”
The PS assured that all outstanding claims will be settled within 90 days.
Additionally, SHA digitizes health records and will distribute tablets to healthcare workers.
“This will transform our healthcare system,” said Kimtai.
