NHIA adopts new system to curb healthcare spending waste
The National Health Insurance Authority has adopted Health Technology Assessment to guide healthcare spending and ensure resources are used for valuable in Read More: https://punchng.com/nhia-adopts-new-system-to-curb-healthcare-spending-waste/
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has implemented Health Technology Assessment (HTA) to better manage healthcare spending and ensure that limited resources are allocated to interventions with greater value for Nigerians. Dr. Kelechi Ohiri, the NHIA's Director-General, announced this on Wednesday during the inauguration of the HTA steering committee and the official launch of HTA in Nigeria.
HTA provides evidence-based decision-making for healthcare coverage, reimbursement, pricing, and resource allocation, helping Nigeria work toward Universal Health Coverage. The implementation of HTA is part of broader reforms strengthening the NHIA's strategic purchasing function, as decision-making around healthcare becomes increasingly important due to expanding health insurance coverage and rising costs of health technologies.
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