Health Minister Cites Financial Imbalance as Major Hurdle for Health Insurance Program Effectiveness
Summary
Health Minister Dr. Sudha Sharma Gautam highlights financial imbalance and claim delays as major challenges to the effectiveness of Nepal's health insurance program, with ongoing reforms and special maternal health initiatives in select provinces.
Key Points
- Health Minister Dr. Sudha Sharma Gautam identifies financial imbalance and delayed claim payments as key hurdles in the health insurance program.
- High-risk individuals' participation and excessive service consumption affect the system's success.
- An O&M survey report for the Health Insurance Board is in the final stage of approval.
- Special maternal health programs have been launched in Lumbini, Karnali, Gandaki, and Madhesh provinces due to high mortality rates.
