Health News of Friday, 1 February 2019Source: Graphic.com.ghNHIS proposes 20% tariff incrementDr Anthony Nsiah Asare interacting with Dr Samuel Yaw AnnorThe National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) has proposed a 20 percent upward tariff adjustment this year for service providers, after three years without an increment. There are currently more than 4,300 service providers on the NHIS’ list, out of which Community-based Health Planning Services (CHPS) compounds have 2,320 facilities. But we have to get the necessary approval from them (service providers),” Dr. Annor said. The tariff represents fees paid to service providers per visit to an NHIS-accredited facility. TimelineDr. Annor said when the discussions were concluded, the tariff increment would take effect from January this year.

Source: GhanaWeb February 01, 2019 14:26 UTC