End NHIF, private hospitals rates review dispute

The National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) in this picture taken on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. PHOTO | DENNIS ONSONGO | NMG

The National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) and private hospitals are in a protracted stand-off. The bone of contention is the downward revision of the rebate rates for private hospitals offering services for patients insured under the insurer.

Ostensibly, this move is poised to lower the cost of healthcare and increase access for a majority of Kenyans.

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