NHIA reports improved claims payments as tariff review nears
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) is making significant progress in clearing outstanding claims owed to healthcare providers and is preparing to implement a long-awaited review of service tariffs. Speaking at the 2026 Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) Annual Conference in Koforidua, Chief Executive Officer of the NHIA, Dr Victor Asare Bampoe, acknowledged financial pressures faced by health facilities due to delayed reimbursements but stated the situation has improved considerably following increased government support. Dr Bampoe said, "The Ministry of Finance has been extremely supportive in ensuring that we improve claims payments to providers. We are grateful for the additional resources that have enabled us to make significant progress."
The NHIA has accelerated claims payments to accredited providers, allowing many facilities to better manage operations and focus on patient care. Dr Bampoe expressed appreciation to the Ministry of Finance for providing additional resources to strengthen the financial position of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). Attention is now shifting to the review of provider tariffs, an issue that has remained a major concern for health facilities as rising inflation and operational costs continue to increase the cost of delivering healthcare. Healthcare providers, including CHAG facilities, have repeatedly called for a revision of NHIS tariffs, arguing that existing reimbursement rates no longer reflect the actual cost of medicines, medical supplies, and service delivery. Dr Bampoe stated that discussions on the tariff review have advanced significantly.
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