Concern as Hospitals Issue Fresh 14-Day Ultimatum to Duale
Hospitals also accuse SHA of rejecting valid claims outright, saying they are being denied rightful payments without due process...
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The Rural Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (Rupha) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the government to clear outstanding National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) and Social Health Authority (SHA) debts, totaling Ksh76 billion, or face service withdrawal.
- Hospitals are collectively owed Ksh76 billion by NHIF and SHA.
- Rupha accused SHA of blanket rejection of valid claims, violating provider contracts.
- Some of the biggest debts are owed to public hospitals, including Kenyatta National Hospital (Ksh1.58B) and Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (Ksh1.23B).
- The ultimatum comes after Defense Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale exposed fraud within SHA, leading to the rejection of Ksh10.6 billion in claims due to fraudulent activities.
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