capitation is good to ensure efficiency, but would not work in Ghana because the entire Ghanaian society is corrupt. whatever system is implemented, they will find a way to cheat it.
capitation is good to ensure efficiency, but would not work in Ghana because the entire Ghanaian society is corrupt. whatever system is implemented, they will find a way to cheat it.
JA Biney 10 years ago
this introduction comes with a lot of problems for moving to different environs to seek medical service.why not improve on the exiting one!!!!
this introduction comes with a lot of problems for moving to different environs to seek medical service.why not improve on the exiting one!!!!
kk 10 years ago
JA, the existing system has difficulties the NHIA thinks the capitation system will deal with. Nonetheless, the old system still runs. so the new will run side by side with the old. Every system has its plus and minuses, u kn ... read full comment
JA, the existing system has difficulties the NHIA thinks the capitation system will deal with. Nonetheless, the old system still runs. so the new will run side by side with the old. Every system has its plus and minuses, u know. So the new system will deal with where the old one doesn't address.
OSEI OWUSU (BM) 10 years ago
MAY I KNOW THE COST IF A PERSON VISIT A HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT AND HOW MANY HOSPITAL OR CLINIC CAN A PERSON CHOOSE.
MAY I KNOW THE COST IF A PERSON VISIT A HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT AND HOW MANY HOSPITAL OR CLINIC CAN A PERSON CHOOSE.
kodi 10 years ago
A person chooses one health provider and can change the after six months if he feels unsatisfied. For now all facilities in ashanti are part, it will be extended to cover the whole country soon.
One can visit the hospital as ... read full comment
A person chooses one health provider and can change the after six months if he feels unsatisfied. For now all facilities in ashanti are part, it will be extended to cover the whole country soon.
One can visit the hospital as many times as possible
akadi 10 years ago
What about the private labs.
What about the private labs.
kwame 10 years ago
CAPITATION IN ITS PRESENT FORM IN ASHANTI REGION GOES WITH CO-PAYMENT. ASHANTI IS MORE ENDOWED THAN ALL REGIONS.PEOPLE IN CENTRAL REGION AND THE 3 NORTHERN REGIONS CANT AFFORD CAPITATION.
CAPITATION IN ITS PRESENT FORM IN ASHANTI REGION GOES WITH CO-PAYMENT. ASHANTI IS MORE ENDOWED THAN ALL REGIONS.PEOPLE IN CENTRAL REGION AND THE 3 NORTHERN REGIONS CANT AFFORD CAPITATION.
kwame 10 years ago
THE PILOT MUST BE STOPPED IN ASHANTI AND THE GENERAL SYSTEM FAILURE ADDRESSED BEFORE ROLLING OUT,OTHERWISE CAPITATION WILL SUFFER THE SAME FATE AS ONE TIME PREMIUM
THE PILOT MUST BE STOPPED IN ASHANTI AND THE GENERAL SYSTEM FAILURE ADDRESSED BEFORE ROLLING OUT,OTHERWISE CAPITATION WILL SUFFER THE SAME FATE AS ONE TIME PREMIUM
Owura 10 years ago
that is what you get when you put idiots in offices....totally clueless about how to run the NHIS program. They were against it from the beginning and then they said it could be sustained with one-time payment just to deceive ... read full comment
that is what you get when you put idiots in offices....totally clueless about how to run the NHIS program. They were against it from the beginning and then they said it could be sustained with one-time payment just to deceived their idiotic followers. The capitation policy is a conduit for them to steal from taxpayers period. Mark my words....those individuals pushing the program will surely go to jail when the next administration takes over.
charles 10 years ago
Owura, sad you have introduced politics into this matter. Cant we take bold steps in Ghana and make things work without reading political meanings into them. My understanding is that capitation will rather close loophole and ... read full comment
Owura, sad you have introduced politics into this matter. Cant we take bold steps in Ghana and make things work without reading political meanings into them. My understanding is that capitation will rather close loophole and make our nhis more efficient. I am disappointed at your mindset. Dangerous political and detrimental to development
aaw 10 years ago
MoH must procure ambulances region wide and set paramedic training programs and service system. This is highly needed, will save life and it would create jobs
MoH must procure ambulances region wide and set paramedic training programs and service system. This is highly needed, will save life and it would create jobs
Kofi 10 years ago
kwame did you said the 3 northern regions cant afford? were they not those who voted for ndc? they should pay.
kwame did you said the 3 northern regions cant afford? were they not those who voted for ndc? they should pay.
capitation is good to ensure efficiency, but would not work in Ghana because the entire Ghanaian society is corrupt. whatever system is implemented, they will find a way to cheat it.
this introduction comes with a lot of problems for moving to different environs to seek medical service.why not improve on the exiting one!!!!
JA, the existing system has difficulties the NHIA thinks the capitation system will deal with. Nonetheless, the old system still runs. so the new will run side by side with the old. Every system has its plus and minuses, u kn ...
read full comment
MAY I KNOW THE COST IF A PERSON VISIT A HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT AND HOW MANY HOSPITAL OR CLINIC CAN A PERSON CHOOSE.
A person chooses one health provider and can change the after six months if he feels unsatisfied. For now all facilities in ashanti are part, it will be extended to cover the whole country soon.
One can visit the hospital as ...
read full comment
What about the private labs.
CAPITATION IN ITS PRESENT FORM IN ASHANTI REGION GOES WITH CO-PAYMENT. ASHANTI IS MORE ENDOWED THAN ALL REGIONS.PEOPLE IN CENTRAL REGION AND THE 3 NORTHERN REGIONS CANT AFFORD CAPITATION.
THE PILOT MUST BE STOPPED IN ASHANTI AND THE GENERAL SYSTEM FAILURE ADDRESSED BEFORE ROLLING OUT,OTHERWISE CAPITATION WILL SUFFER THE SAME FATE AS ONE TIME PREMIUM
that is what you get when you put idiots in offices....totally clueless about how to run the NHIS program. They were against it from the beginning and then they said it could be sustained with one-time payment just to deceive ...
read full comment
Owura, sad you have introduced politics into this matter. Cant we take bold steps in Ghana and make things work without reading political meanings into them. My understanding is that capitation will rather close loophole and ...
read full comment
MoH must procure ambulances region wide and set paramedic training programs and service system. This is highly needed, will save life and it would create jobs
kwame did you said the 3 northern regions cant afford? were they not those who voted for ndc? they should pay.