NHIA Cracks Down on Substandard Hospitals, Expands Healthcare Access
NHIA’s Strict Warning: Underperforming Hospitals Risk Losing Accreditation The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced ongoing re-accreditation of hospitals nationwide, vowing to delist facilities failing to meet service standards for insured patients. 🔹 Why This Matters: Ensures quality care for health insurance enrollees Tackles drug shortages & treatment delays 7,500+ women already benefited from fistula & emergency obstetric care 📌 Key Reforms (2024–2025) ✅ Strict Hospital Monitoring: Regular evaluations & sanctions for non-compliance✅ 1-Hour Authorization Code: Mandated to prevent care delays✅ Cancer Care Boost: Partnership with Roche for cost-sharing medication✅ Full Automation: Digital accreditation via Safe Care tools (100+ benchmarks) 🎯 Impact So Far 2,690 women received free fistula repairs at 17 centers 5,289 women accessed emergency obstetric care 192+ Lagos facilities under review; nationwide re-accreditation imminent 💊 Tackling Drug Shortages & Delays ✔ Revised Tariffs: Fair pricing for providers✔ Faster Payments: Resolves HMO bottlenecks✔ Roche MOU: Subsidized cancer drugs in 5+ teaching hospitals 🗣️ NHIA DG’s Directives “Facilities must meet international standards or exit our platform. No compromises.”— Dr. Kelechi Ohiri (Represented by Aisha Haruna) 📢 What’s […]