scholarly journals Does capitation payment under national health insurance affect subscribers’ trust in their primary care provider? a cross-sectional survey of insurance subscribers in Ghana

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Francis-Xavier Andoh-Adjei ◽  
Dennis Cornelissen ◽  
Felix Ankomah Asante ◽  
Ernst Spaan ◽  
Koos van der Velden
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Health Insurance ◽  
National Health Insurance ◽  
National Health ◽  
Care Provider ◽  
Primary Care Provider ◽  
Capitation Payment ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Awareness of Health Care Practitioners About the National Health Insurance in Tshwane District, South Africa

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-103 ◽  
Author(s):  
L.H. Mabuza ◽  
G.A. Ogunbanjo ◽  
K.E. Hlabyago ◽  
M. Mogotsi
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health Insurance ◽  
National Health Insurance ◽  
National Health ◽  
School Health ◽  
Health Coverage ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Care Practitioners

Background: In 2012, the National Department of Health of South Africa launched the National Health Insurance (NHI) pilot program in 11 districts, towards universal health coverage for all South Africans. Health Care Practitioners (HCPs) are important role-players in its implementation. We decided to evaluate to what extent the HCPs were aware of the NHI program after three years of the pilot phase. Objective: To evaluate the awareness of HCPs about the NHI in the pilot Tshwane district of South Africa. Method: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 1753 HCPs in Tshwane district. At 95% confidence level and 5% error margin, the sample size was 315 HCPs, but we over-sampled to 480. The study was conducted in 25 health facilities within the district. A pre-tested self-administered questionnaire was used. Results: A high proportion of HCPs were unaware of the objectives of the NHI program (p < 0.001); number of NHI pilot sites [(281; 59.4%) versus (145; 30.7%), p < 0.001]; rationale used to select pilot sites [(223; 46.9%) versus (193; 40.5%), p = 0.047]; role of the Integrated School Health Services (ISHP) [(250; 52.7%) versus (70; 14.8%), p < 0.001]; and specialists constituting the District Clinical Specialist Team (DCST) (p < 0.001). However, awareness regarding the Ward-Based Outreach Team (WBOT) leader was high [(236; 49.9%) versus (135; 28.5%), p < 0.001]. Conclusion: HCPs in Tshwane district demonstrated poor awareness of the NHI. This reveals that any awareness effort towards the NHI has not taken effect among the HCPs in this district.

scholarly journals The bypassing of healthcare facilities among National Health Insurance Scheme enrollees in Ibadan, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adetola O Oladimeji ◽  
David A Adewole ◽  
Folashayo Adeniji
Keyword(s):  
Health Insurance ◽  
National Health Insurance ◽  
National Health ◽  
National Health Insurance Scheme ◽  
Health Facilities ◽  
Health Insurance Scheme ◽  
Insurance Scheme ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Additional Time ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Background Bypassing occurs when patients knowingly visit a health facility other than the one they live nearest to. In Ibadan, southwest Nigeria, the majority of enrollees in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) receive medical care in just 12% of the available NHIS-accredited facilities. Given that enrollees access healthcare services at highly subsidized rates under the scheme, this study aimed to determine the factors responsible for the observed distribution of enrollees across these health facilities. Methods The study was a descriptive cross-sectional survey conducted among NHIS enrollees receiving care at outpatient departments of five randomly selected accredited health facilities in Ibadan. A total of 311 NHIS enrollees were consecutively recruited and a semistructured, pretested, interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to elicit information from respondents. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to present results at 5% level of significance. Distance traveled by patients from their residence to the facilities was measured using Google maps. Results The mean age of respondents was 37.1±16.1 y. There were 167 (53.7%) males and 224 (72.3%) were married. The bypassing rate was 174 (55.3%). More than a third of enrollees, 127 (41.0%), reported that their hospital choice was made based on physician referral, 130 (41.8%) based on personal choice, 26 (8.4%) based upon the recommendation of the Health Management Organization (HMO), while 27 (8.7%) were influenced by friends/family/colleagues. Bypassing was positively associated with educational status (X2 = 13.147, p=0.004). Respondents who bypassed expended additional time and money traveling to the farther away hospitals, 35.1 (±34.66) min and 389.51 (±545.21) naira per visit, respectively. Conclusion The level of bypassing among enrollees was fairly high. Enrollees should be properly guided regarding the need to access healthcare in facilities closer to them by their HMOs and physicians in the case of referrals. This will reduce bypassing and the cost of travel leading to better outcomes among enrollees.

scholarly journals Factors Of National Health Insurance, Factors Of Health Service And Factors Of Social Security Administrator Influence On The Satisfaction Of Independent BPJS Class One At Kertha Usada General Hospital

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 508-515
Author(s):  
Aditha Angga Pratama
Keyword(s):  
Health Insurance ◽  
Health Service ◽  
National Health Insurance ◽  
National Health ◽  
Universal Coverage ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Dominant Factor ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional

Since 2004 Indonesia has campaigned for universal coverage as one of the improvements in health status. But until now there are still many Health insurance organizer (BPJS) participants who feel unsatisfied with the services they get, especially when Health insurance organizer participants are self-employed in class I inpatient services. The goal of this study is to identify the most dominant factor that can affect the satisfaction of Health insurance organizer participants' services in Kertha Usadha. The cross sectional survey research was conducted on 104 class 1 independent Health insurance organizer participants by simple random sampling. The selected Health insurance organizer participants were interviewed while in a state of hospitalization that was adjusted to the inclusion criteria of this study. The instrument used a structured questionnaire, with several related variables: characteristics, National Health Insurance factors, Health insurance organizer and health services. Variables were analyzed using Chi Square and then Logistic Regression with software. The results of this study found that 54.8% of B Health insurance organizer participants were satisfied with the services provided. While the results of multivariate analysis found that the factors influencing the satisfaction of Health insurance organizer participants were the National Health Insurance Factors that were good to moderate services (AOR: 1.2, 95% CI 0.8-1.43), good to less services (AOR: 3.4, 95% CI 1.5-7.53) and health service factors (AOR: 9.6, 95% CI 2.37-39.3). Health insurance organizer participant satisfaction is still low so it needs improvement in everything. So that later with increased satisfaction can improve the degree of public health

scholarly journals Extent of Healthcare Provider Adherence to National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) Operational Guidelines: The Nigeria Experience

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 239
Author(s):  
Ikechukwu Vincent Obi ◽  
Ijeoma Lewechi Okoronkwo ◽  
Emmanuel Chukwunonye Azuike ◽  
Kamtoochukwu Maduneme Obi ◽  
Ifunanya Rosemary Obi
Keyword(s):  
Health Insurance ◽  
Healthcare Provider ◽  
National Health Insurance ◽  
National Health ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Provision Of Services ◽  
Provider Adherence

The main objective of the National health insurance programme is to improve the health status of the populace in Nigerians. The healthcare provider provision of services in the programme has become a source of worry to government and other stakeholders. This study therefore sets out to examine the extent of healthcare provider adherence to NHIS operational guidelines. Design/Methodology: This is a cross-sectional survey using a questionnaire method. Sample size was calculated (demand side) using G-power 3.1 software and (supply side) Cochran formular and the calculated sample sizes were 1435 and 46 respectively. Multistage sampling technique was applied. Variables were analyzed using descriptive and T- test statistics with SPSS version 25. Result: Out of the 1435 enrollees 80% disagreed that providers provide laboratory services. Also, 91% of them disagreed that providers provide prescribed drugs. In contrast, both the enrollee (67%) and providers (69%) agreed that providers are polite while providing services. The Test value was set at 75%. The calculated T value for operational guideline for enrollees was 70.81 (p<0.05) on the opinion of the enrollees on extent of provider provision of services. The calculated T-value for operational guideline for providers was 2.40 (p<0.05) on the opinion of providers on the provision of services. Conclusion: The evidence from this study have identified areas in the service provision to be addressed by policy makers and in contrast showed that both the enrollees and providers agreed overall that the healthcare providers adhere to NHIS operational guideline.

Abstract TP356: Post-Acute Stroke Experience Survey- Development and Pilot Testing

Stroke ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 51 (Suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jane A Anderson ◽  
Barbara Kimmel ◽  
Kirt Martin ◽  
Anette Ovalle ◽  
Chizoba Ifeorah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Health Insurance ◽  
Care Provider ◽  
Primary Care Provider ◽  
Claims Data ◽  
Stroke Care ◽  
Insurance Status ◽  
Stroke Survivors ◽  
Health Insurance Status

Background: Administrative claims data show variability in post-acute stroke care. Stroke survivors without health insurance are not included in claims data statistics. The PASES survey was developed and tested to describe stroke care experience of underserved survivors participating in V-STOP a telehealth self-management program. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were completed to elicit feedback from survivors on experiences during their stroke event, emergency and hospital care, and after discharge. Items on PASES were established based on participants’ responses and survey was piloted in a sample of underserved survivors (N=95). Descriptive statistics and Chi-square analysis were applied to describe stroke survivors’ experiences and differences based on health insurance status. Results: The sample was 45% female, mean age 57, 18% Black and 60% Hispanic. Most (60%) had an annual income of less than $25,000 and 44% had no insurance. Only 25% reported calling 911. However (60%) report presenting to a hospital within 2 hours of stroke symptoms recognition. Nearly half (42%) reported not knowing whether they received a “clot dissolving” medication. Fifty-four percent did not receive rehabilitation after discharge. Eighty-percent reported seeing a healthcare provider after discharge. Most (61%) saw a primary care provider and 22% saw a neurologist. However, only 24% reported seeing a provider within one month of hospital discharge. No significant differences were identified between insured vs. uninsured with respect to race, ethnicity, income, calling 911, receiving inpatient rehab, seeing a provider after discharge and follow up with primary care provider vs. neurologist. Significant differences were identified between insured vs. uninsured with respect to presenting to a hospital within 2 hours of stroke symptoms (35 vs 18 [p=0.023]) and in receiving no rehab after discharge (27 vs 12 [p=0.02]). Conclusion: Results suggest low utilization of EMS, delayed presentation to hospital, limited access to rehabilitation after discharge and limited access to timely follow-up with stroke specialist among underserved stroke survivors. Health insurance status may influence delayed hospital presentation and access to rehabilitation services.

scholarly journals Out of pocket expenditures of patients with a chronic condition consulting a primary care provider in Tajikistan: a cross-sectional household survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabienne B. Fischer ◽  
Zulfira Mengliboeva ◽  
Gulzira Karimova ◽  
Nasrullo Abdujabarov ◽  
Helen Prytherch ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Care Provider ◽  
Primary Care Provider ◽  
Chronic Condition ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals The superior service based on the highest number of visits and income of Hajj Hospital Surabaya in The National Health Insurance era

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachmad Cahyadi ◽  
Stefanus Supriyanto ◽  
Ratna Dwi Wulandari
Keyword(s):  
Internal Medicine ◽  
Health Insurance ◽  
National Health Insurance ◽  
National Health ◽  
General Surgery ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Medical Rehabilitation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Number Of Visits

Background: A hospitals’ superior service is expected to be of higher value than other available provisions, which consequently differentiates the facility from others, as the branding easily attracts the community attention. The purpose of this study, therefore, is to identify the most needed and profitable health services from existing hospitals. Design and methods: This was a descriptive research performed with a cross sectional study approach. The variables studied include the number of visits, and revenue based on National Health Insurance (JKN). Results: Findings show that the polyclinics were the highest number of visits between 2016 and 2017 include Cardiac, Internal Medicine, Medical Rehabilitation, Nerve, General Surgery, and also Dental & Mouth. Conversely, those with the most significant income include Heart, Polyclinics, Dental & Mouth, as well as General Surgery Polyclinics. Moreover, the Medical Rehabilitation and Internal Medicine outpatient installations demonstrated negative INA income, while the already running featured Services in high demand were Heart, Nerve, Dental & Oral, and also General Surgery polyclinics. Conclusions: In can be concluded that not all polyclinics with high traffic generate positive income, hence it is necessary to monitor and analyze National Health Insurance (JKN) monthly income.

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