NHIA Cracks Down On Slow HMOs With One-Hour Referral Rule

ABUJA – The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has begun spot checks in Abuja hospitals to enforce its new one-hour referral authorization deadline for Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), warning that any violation will attract sanctions. Under the directive introduced by NHIA Director General, Dr. Kelechi Ohiri, healthcare facilities are required to proceed with treatment if [...]

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