In a bid to enhance healthcare delivery and alleviate financial burdens, the Police Hospital has registered 14 of its satellite facilities with the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
This move is expected to increase funding for the hospital and boost its operational capacity.
A delegation from the Police Hospital, led by Medical Director COP Dr. Samuel Otu-Nyarko, met with the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) team, led by Chief Executive Dr. DaCosta Aboagye, on September 12, 2024.
The meeting aimed to explore areas of support from the NHIA to address the hospital’s challenges.
Dr. Otu-Nyarko highlighted the hospital’s mandate to provide free healthcare to police personnel, their dependents, suspects, victims, convicts, and unidentified persons, resulting in limited cash flow and high operational costs.
He emphasized the need for support to lighten the hospital’s burden and enhance health outcomes.
Dr. Aboagye applauded the Police Hospital’s efforts to register its satellite facilities with the NHIS, which would increase funding and reduce operational costs.
He recommended registering all police personnel and their dependents with the NHIS to further alleviate the hospital’s financial strain.
The NHIA Chief Executive also suggested a private insurance scheme for police officers to cover diseases not included under the NHIS primary healthcare.
This top-up insurance program would be affordable and beneficial for police officers, enhancing their operational capacity.
Regarding the Police Hospital’s dialysis program, Dr. Aboagye expressed willingness to support the high-cost initiative.
He requested a formal request detailing current needs and patient numbers for evaluation and potential inclusion in the NHIA’s support program.
While the NHIA’s current budget constraints prevent immediate inclusion in the dialysis support program, Dr. Aboagye assured the delegation that the Police and 37 Military hospitals would be considered for inclusion subsequently, following an actuarial study to facilitate program expansion.
-BY Daniel Bampoe