NHIS withdraws hospital’s license for sharp practice

The acting General Manager in charge of Standard and Quality Assurance, Dr Kabir Mustapha, who is also the head of enforcement in the scheme, led a team of the Enforcement Division to conduct the exercise on the premises of the hospitalThis followed petitions from some enrolees, alleging that the hospital was deep-rooted in manipulation of […]

The acting General Manager in charge of Standard and Quality Assurance, Dr Kabir Mustapha, who is also the head of enforcement in the scheme, led a team of the Enforcement Division to conduct the exercise on the premises of the hospital
This followed petitions from some enrolees, alleging that the hospital was deep-rooted in manipulation of the drug list as approved by NHIS, which amounted to violation of enrolees’ rights.
“The decision was sequel to complaints about the facility, regarding the setting aside of NHIS-approved drug tariffs, thereby over-billing patients receiving care under the scheme. We can assure you that the NHIS has investigated and confirmed this to be true,” he added.
Dr Kabir warned hospitals and other healthcare providers operating under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to desist from shabby treatment of, as well as discrimination against NHIS’ enrolees, besides fraudulent application of the drug list.