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His Eminence Dr. Sheikh Usman Nuhu Sharubutu in a photo with NHIA CEO, Dr. Samuel Annor
His Eminence Dr. Sheikh Usman Nuhu Sharubutu praised the proposal to seek additional funding for the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) because "many Ghanaians are largely dependent on NHIS for their health care, and therefore his livelihood is essential to promote national development "
The revered Imam made these statements when the NHIA leadership led by his CEO, Dr. Samuel Annor, paid him a courtesy visit to his home at Fadama.
The visit was among others, to seek the support and contribution of His Eminence at the request of various stakeholders asking the government to reconsider the financial model of the system.
The head of the Imam praised the current management of the Authority on prompt payment of claims to service providers and urged them to ensure that members receive the best care when they visit their facilities. [19659007] The NHIA CEO, Dr. Samuel Annor, has badured the leader of the Imam and his elders measures that the board and management are putting in place to stop the company. Infiltration of rare NHIS funds.
We have asked our management to put in place appropriate procedures to deploy the electronic claims system which aims to reduce the time taken to process claims and fraud in the system. "
Dr. Annor added, "We are currently piloting an innovation where our members will no longer have to travel and wait for hours to renew their membership, but to use cell phones via a short code from the comfort of their homes."
Since the beginning of this year, NHIA management has been consulting with a variety of stakeholders, including civil society organizations, media professionals, TUC and organized labor, representatives of health sector badociations, health and leaders.
The proposals made to the government included among others, the increase of the NHIL component of VAT from 2.5% to 3.5%, the levy on sugar, alcohol, tobacco for finance the scheme and a portion of oil revenues Fund to enable it to become financially stable for its efficient operations.
Spokesman Sheihk Arimiyao Shiabu, President of the Zongo Chiefs, Abdul Kadir Tahir, Fadama Chief, Alhaji Abbad and the PRO of Imam Abdul Salem Latin Leader.
His Eminence Dr. Sheikh Usman Nuhu Sharubutu in a photo with the CEO of the NHIA and some management staff .
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