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2024-10-06 15:08:53 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: C9AB07720052C2A2E26F55F6B439B1B7AB6AF712AAE63FB477D84ED799B7D13E
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Indeed. As of May 31, 2024, the Fund owed Sh20 billion in medical claims and Sh9.3 billion to co-insurers. This debt has led many hospitals to hesitate in joining the new SHA system until these payments are resolved. Sources: 1. https://www.the-star.co.ke/health/2024-07-04-nhif-must-settle-sh29bn-debts-before-exit-nakhumicha 2. https://citizen.digital/news/kidney-patients-facing-life-threatening-uncertainties-due-to-sha-disorientation-association-says-n350687 3. https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/news-5/2024-10-03-renal-association-calls-for-smooth-transition-from-nhif-amid-lapses 4. https://nation.africa/kenya/news/pain-for-patients-as-shif-roll-out-crisis-deepens--4786358
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