More pregnant women register under FMHC Aug 26, 2008
Mr John Bosco Zury, Upper West Regional Manager of the National Health Insurance Authority announced this at the fourth annual general meeting of the Lawra District Mutual Health Insurance Scheme at Lawra on Saturday. He appealed to husbands to encourage their pregnant wives and sisters to take advantage of the policy. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Lawra District Mutual Health Insurance Scheme makes improvement Aug 26, 2008
The Scheme received a total subsidy of 506,520 Ghana cedis from the National Health Insurance Scheme Authority (NHISA) in 2007 as against 141, 330 Ghana cedis in 2006. Naa Kuuyelleh said total revenue for 2007 stood at 596,130. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Free healthcare for pregnant mothers, a burden to Wa Hospital Aug 26, 2008
He also noted that the delay in the processing and payment of claims by the National Health Insurance Secretariat, was also contributing to the difficulties. Source:GNA. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
NPP's NHIS And Health Bunkum Aug 26, 2008
5 percent National Health Insurance Levy ... 5 million Ghanaians had the National Health Insurance ID cards ... 5 percent National Health Insurance Levy. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Kennedys show the dream is still alive Aug 26, 2008
Such expressions of healing and hope are now enveloping Ted Kennedy, who has pursued a national health insurance system from the 1980 presidential campaign, to the collapse of then-President Bill Clinton's health-care initiative, to support for Obama's health-care plans. The irony of Kennedy's medical crisis has not been lost on family members and fellow Democrats. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
After long decline, state's welfare rolls surge Aug 25, 2008
Attorney Vince Brown said the group is concerned the state may be illegally discouraging needy families from applying not only for welfare, but federal entitlement programs such as food stamps and Medicaid, the national health insurance program for the poor. "We are really trying to balance the budget on the backs of the people who are most vulnerable," Brown said. (Yahoo News -- Welfare Reform)
New chieftaincy Act would regulate chieftaincy matters - Boafo Aug 25, 2008
Mr Boafo said this in an address read for him at the celebration of the Akomase festival of the chiefs and people of Senya Bereku Traditional Area during which Nenyi Akondoh XI was outdoored as "Oma Ode Fey (Paramount Chief) of the traditional area. Mr Boafo said under the Act anyone or group wishing to install a paramount chief or any other chief was required to give two weeks advance notice to the House of Chiefs. He said, similarly anyone desiring to destool an existing chief must also give... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
* Taiwan News Quick Take Aug 24, 2008
Prosecutors said they were seeking a 10-year sentence for Huang, who was indicted for accepting more than NT$2 million (US$63,640) in bribes from two pharmaceutical companies to lobby on their behalf to obtain approval from the Bureau of National Health Insurance (BNHI) to change the brand-name of one of the companys products. The BNHI also agreed to the price the company sought for prescriptions of the medicine. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Statement By The NDC Forum Aug 24, 2008
We sadly recall how the NPP, then in opposition, vehemently opposed the establishment of the GETFund, just as it had opposed the VAT and also opposed NDCs successful piloting of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). Let us not make you more sad by reminding you of the fact that the tradition to which the NPP belongs has also historically opposed every good thing in Ghana- our national independence, the construction of the Akosombo Dam, the building of the Motorway and even the 1992... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
U.S. report rejects Medicare boast of paring fraud Aug 21, 2008
As a result, Medicare, a national health insurance system for people 65 and older and for disabled people, did not detect that more than one-third of spending for wheelchairs, oxygen supplies and other medical equipment in its 2006 fiscal year was improper, according to the report. Based on data in other Medicare reports, that would be about $2. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Health insurance scheme for poor, first in state Aug 21, 2008
BHAGALPUR: Chief minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday launched the ambitious National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in the state. Smart cards of NHIS were also distributed to some of the beneficiaries on the occasion in Bhagalpur. (Times of India)
Nana Akufo-Addo's speech to the TUC on Jobs Aug 20, 2008
In healthcare, we introduced the National Health Insurance Scheme in 2003 over the objections of the Opposition and to date; 11. 3 million Ghanaians have registered for it. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
MCE outlines government policies Aug 19, 2008
Akim Oda (E/R), Aug 18, GNA - Mr Frank Kwame Busumtwi, Birim Central Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), has stated that the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in the municipality had registered a total of 9,043 people, from January this year to date. He said the figure (9,043) brings to a total membership of 108,665, representing 60. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
1,731 pregnant women register for free maternal care Aug 19, 2008
He said the National Health Insurance Council was planning to phase out the mutual health insurance cards to be replaced with national cards to enable clients to access health facility in any part of the country. He advised clients of mutual health insurance schemes not to wait for their cards to expire before making attempts to renew them. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Da Rocha Please Leave The NPP Dream Team ... Aug 18, 2008
The National Health Insurance Scheme is only one of such laudable programmes put in place by the NPP Administration which will ensure that. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and Dr Mahamudu Bawumia have the knack for setting their priorities right and taking prompt action on them. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
READERS WRITE Aug 17, 2008
Allowing an insurance executive to explain why national health insurance is bad is like allowing the fox to explain why he should be allowed to guard the henhouse. Our health care bill per person is almost twice that of the next closest country in the world, and a huge amount of that money goes to the insurance industry - between 30 percent and 40 percent of $2 trillion. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
President Kufuor rallies support for Akufo-Addo-Bawumia ticket Aug 17, 2008
President Kufuor also touched on accusations by the party's opponents that it was elitist and said the records showed that it was pro-people family, mentioning the National Youth Employment Programme, National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), free maternal care for pregnant women, Capitation Grant, School Feeding Programme, School Bussing Programme, Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) and Metro Mass Transport System. All these, he said were hallmarks of the NPP's commitment to and... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
East Mamprusi health scheme holds 2nd AGM Aug 15, 2008
He said it would also cause the work load on staffs to increase and therefore appealed to the National Health Insurance Authority to institute better remuneration package for staffs. Mr Peter Wuni, District Chief Executive (DCE) for the area, entreated people who had not registered with the scheme to do so to enable them access affordable healthcare. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
We're Right on GT - President Kufuor Aug 15, 2008
He expressed satisfaction that the National Health Insurance Scheme had to date registered over 11 million subscribers, representing more than 55 per cent of the population. The President also spoke about the December election and noted that Ghana had become the benchmark for credible elections on the continent and "we cannot afford to set the clock back certainly not, when so much is at stake". (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Opanin Afreh urges true democrats to support NPP Aug 14, 2008
He said the NPP has ensured international acceptance of Ghana, free education, School Feeding Programme, National Health Insurance Scheme, the National Youth Employment Programme among others and urged Ghanaians to retain the party in power. Opanin Afreh cautioned NPP supporters not to be complacent in the 2008 Election despite the party's success story, instead they should work harder to consolidate its achievements. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
NPP Victory is near Aug 14, 2008
The National Health Insurance system has abolished the barbaric cash and carry system. It has also created jobs and given hope to all Ghanaians because, infants mortality rate has reduced. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Letters to the editor (Aug. 14) Aug 14, 2008
What is needed is an improved and expanded Medicare-for-all, a single-payer national health insurance program where care is publicly financed but privately delivered ... The U.S. National Health Insurance Act, H.R. 676, would enact such a program. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
* Following the law to ridiculous extremes Aug 13, 2008
As a result, the Bureau of National Health Insurance has decided not to renew its contract with TECO to make the National Health Insurance Card in view of the Civil Servants Conflict of Interest Prevention Act (HQqjk) ... I would find it acceptable if the bureau wanted to change the manufacturers of the National Health Insurance Card because the cards were inferior or too expensive, or if they were only used by a minority of people so that a change of manufacturer did not affect... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
NDC activist defects to NPP Aug 13, 2008
Speaking to the Ghana News Agency in Kumasi on Tuesday, Mr Bosompem mentioned the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), the School Feeding Programme, the Capitation Grant, the National Youth Employment Programme (NYEP) and the free medical care for pregnant women, as some of the pragmatic initiatives which were helping the poor in society. He cited his own experience, where his sick father at Abaam near Kade in the Eastern Region was saved by the NHIS and said, he as a politician had come to... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Be wary of quacks doctors, farming communities old Aug 13, 2008
The Station Officer said the service providers under the National Health Insurance Scheme in Dormaa Municipality were enough for the people to guard against preventable deaths and the spread of communicable diseases. Inspector Kumah was speaking to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in an interview at Nkrankwanta in reaction to public complaints about the sudden upsurge in the activities of quack doctors. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Half of U.S. Adults Lack 20/20 Vision Aug 13, 2008
That figure surpasses the 55 percent of comparable Canadian patients, all of whom were covered by a national health insurance program. HealthDay. (MEDLINEplus)
* Challenged kids benefit from oral care program Aug 12, 2008
The service allows children who have a special dental healthcare passport issued by the county government to receive full subsidies from the county government to pay for examinations or treatment that national health insurance does not cover, including registration fees, charges for special dental fillings, braces and fluoride treatment, the official said. NETWORK OF CARE A total of 67 oral healthcare institutes around the county have joined the service network and have received training on... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
A message from Nana Akufo Addo Aug 12, 2008
Ghanaians will decide to continue with the NPP government's sound economic policies that have created the School Feeding Programme, Free Bus Programme for School Children, the Capitation Grant to fund higher education, the National Health Insurance Scheme and the National Youth Employment Programme. An Akufo-Addo administration will continue to strengthen these economic programs and protect individual freedom to fulfill its sacred commitment and duty to Ghanaians. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
MP donates items to 10 communities Aug 12, 2008
He appealed to those who had not yet registered with the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to do so, for better health care. He also advised people above 18 years in the constituency who had not yet registered to vote, to take advantage of the on-going registration exercise to enable them exercise their franchise during the December 7, 2008 general elections. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Whatever Happened to NPP's 'Property-Owning Democracy' slogan? Aug 12, 2008
it is quite heartbreaking that the NPP is rather trying its hardest to shy away from their masterfully-cunning scheme of property-owning democracy, albeit quick to cite its ill-budgeted and scanty School Feeding Programme of which contracts are giving out on partisan basis, if at all; the Capitation Grant, whereby certain school principals are threatening to shutdown entire schools due to the lack of funds while government celebrates the supposed success of the programme on television and radio;... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Vote for a Party that has Proved to be Pro-Poor-Hajia Alima Aug 11, 2008
She pointed out that, the NPP Government had demonstrated a consistent concern to Ghanaians through pragmatic policies and programmes, including the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Capitation Grant, School Feeding Programme, Micro-Credit Schemes that have brought about the redistribution of wealth and poverty reduction. She noted that the NPP Government through good policies had created the opportunity and equity in access to services, especially the NHIS and said majority of Ghanaians... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Democrats here reach a consensus on the party's platform Aug 10, 2008
"This is the pinnacle of our protest for the 47 million Americans without health care," said Mr. Ferlo, speaking on behalf of the National Health Insurance bill, also known as HR 676. "We know what works. Social Security works. Medicare works. And we want to give everyone that under a single payer and control executive salaries, profiteering, waste and abuse.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Ghana Baptist Convention annual five-day meeting opens in Winneba Aug 9, 2008
He commended Government for establishing the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) and introduction of free health care delivery for pregnant women. Mr Christian Tetteh Sottie, Controller and Accountant-General, urged Christians to avoid being involved in violence before, during and after the December 7 elections. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Utilization patterns of Chinese medicine and Western medicine under the National Health Insurance Program in Taiwan, a population-based study from 1997 to 2003 Aug 9, 2008
In 1995, Taiwan has launched a national health-care system (the National Health Insurance Program, NHI) covering the use of both Western medicine (WM) and Chinese medicine (CM) ... This increasing trend may be due to the covering of CM in the national health insurance system. (BioMed Central)
How to Cut Health-Care Costs Aug 8, 2008
A national health insurance plan is overdue. JohnHLinzer. (SmartMoney)
Doctor calls for inclusion of herbal medicine in NHIS Aug 7, 2008
Sunyani, Aug. 7, GNA - Dr. Kofi Bobi Barimah, Acting Dean of Faculty of Public Health and Allied Sciences of Catholic University College of Ghana, Fiapre, has appealed to the National Health Insurance Authority to include the essential herbal medicines in the National Health Insurance Scheme as indicated in the scheme's Act. He said this would help pharmacies to avoid the sale of fake or duplicated herbal medicines to members of the general public. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Is Anyone Ready to Be President? Aug 7, 2008
I think he and Hillary would be the first to admit they made mistakes in the early days think White House Travel Office and Billy Dale, not to mention that secret task force to come up with a national health insurance plan. Was John Kennedy. (Newsmax)
Ghana: Race Against Time to Cut Maternal Mortality Aug 6, 2008
Women are only required to sign on to the National Health Insurance Scheme to enjoy the facility and health officials say already 51,000 women across the country had registered. The government has also set up what health officials term an "MDG 5 task force" to increase deliveries supervised by qualified health professionals to 70 per cent.. (allAfrica.com)
* Bureau finds temporary solution to IC card 'crisis' Aug 6, 2008
The National Health Insurance integrated-circuit (IC) card controversy that surfaced on Monday was resolved yesterday after TECO Electric and Machinery agreed to help the Bureau of National Health Insurance (BNHI) tide over its IC card contract gap, the bureau said yesterday. News of the bureaus predicament emerged earlier this week after it was revealed that the chairman of TECO X to which the bureau contracted out production of the cards for the past six years X is Liu Chao-kai (B),... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
NGO undertakes free medical screening for Accra New Town Aug 6, 2008
Speaking at the programme, Mr. Ras Boateng, Chief Executive of Officer of the National Health Insurance Authority, called on all Ghanaians resident in the country to take full advantage of the scheme by registering. "Healthy people make a nation and a healthy nation eventually produces a wealthy nation," he added. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
* Bureau ends contract for health cards with TECO Aug 5, 2008
For six months starting tomorrow, more than 800,000 people will be forced to use a paper national health card as the Bureau of National Health Insurance (BNHI) decided to terminate its contract with TECO Electric and Machinery, the integrated-circuit card-making company, because of a possible conflict of interest. The bureau said the decision to end the contract was the result of the companys new chairman, Liu Chao-kai (B), being the younger brother of Premier Liu Chao-shuan (B). (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Cambridge Health Alliance study: Millions of chronically ill lack health insurance Aug 5, 2008
Only national health insurance can fix this broken system and save thousands of lives each year, she said. Loading commenting interface. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Don't register minors to vote - NGO Aug 5, 2008
A statement signed by Mr. Bright Appiah, Executive Director of CRI, said any attempt to register children below the age of 18 years amounted to deprivation of their basic rights such as free medical care under the National Health Insurance Scheme and other welfare policies demanded by Act 560, hence violation of children's rights. It said according to the Act, a child was any person below the age of 18 years and it was a document that was protecting the interest of children. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Asokwa constituency NPP inaugurates youth wing Aug 5, 2008
He said it behoved on the electorate to reject the NDC in the elections and vote massively for the NPP to continue with its good policies such as the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), the capitation grant, expansion of road network and vibrant economic policies it had put in place to benefit the nation. Madam Patricia Appiagyei, Kumasi Metropolitan Chief Executive, said Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo was the only alternate presidential candidate who was well versed in the nation's political... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Shame on NPP Aug 5, 2008
Now when a call is made to the NPP government to account for its stewardship, it fervently recounts as follows: a strong and resilient economy, School Feeding Programme, Free Bus Ride for pupils, National Health Insurance Scheme, Capitation Grant, LEAP, NYEP etc. But in all reality, could anyone really believe in his heart of hearts that the realization of societys goals be predicated on such populist policies. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Physically challenged mothers need extra attention to access NHIS Aug 5, 2008
"This category of people equally needs to have their health concerns adequately addressed to make complete, the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) and government's initiative to provide free maternal health services for pregnant women beneficial to them", she added. Ms Boateng-Mensah, who made the call at the maiden graduation of the Unique Child Academy, noted that if the needs of this segment of the population were ignored then it would be an act of discrimination and isolation of the... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Will Jake come again, please Aug 5, 2008
It took them over 4 years to implement the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) after misapplying the peoples pension as seed money. To see if the NHIS has resolved the healthcare needs of the Ghanaian people or if this is just another rip-off, please visit one of our hospitals and see how many babies born for this country and their mothers are detained for lack of payment. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
End Widespread Myth Social Security Faltering, but Fix Medicare Urge Ex-Hill Committee on Aging Chief/National Democratic Strategist Robert Weiner and Former Senior Hill Aide John Larmett in Palm Beach Post Op-Ed Aug 4, 2008
Weiner and Larmett contend, "The real problem is Medicare. Soaring healthcare costs are driving the entitlement to grow at a rate much faster than the U.S. economy. The hospital insurance trust fund will be exhausted by 2019." They assert, "We can't keep blindly passing Medicare's costs on to future generations or allow its benefits to whittle down to being nearly meaningless." "Health providers block the few real steps Congress attempts, including legislation to authorize Medicare to negotiate... (PR Newswire)
Don't reform Social Security - FIX MEDICARE Aug 3, 2008
A national health insurance plan could absorb and fix Medicare's problems. Failing that, increases in federal payments and possibly higher contributions by wealthy beneficiaries may be needed. (Palm Beach Post)
NDC is irresponsible - Tony Aidoo Aug 3, 2008
According to him, the National Health Insurance Scheme and the poverty alleviation strategy were started by the NDC, and the NPP laid claim to them. Dr. Aidoo accused the NPP of always plagiarizing, always stealing what does not belong to them. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
NDC Endorses NHIS Aug 2, 2008
Every time I get the opportunity to mount a platform in my constituency, be it a funeral, out-dooring or any social gathering, I take the opportunity to educate my constituents to patronize the National Health Insurance Scheme he said. Mr. Jamal who is contesting the Akwatia Seat on the ticket of the NDC said when the NDC was in government, they cultivated the idea of implementing the health policy. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Nkansah Replies Obetsebi-Lamptey Aug 2, 2008
It took them over 4 years to implement the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) after misapplying the peoples pension as seed money. To see if the NHIS has resolved the healthcare needs of the Ghanaian people or if this is just another rip- off, please visit one of our hospitals and see how many babies born for this country and their mothers are detained for lack of payment. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Ageing society Aug 1, 2008
From 1 July this year everyone's national health insurance payments went up by 4. The extra money raised will be used specifically to pay for the long-term care of the elderly, with a large proportion of the cash going towards the treatment of people with Alzheimer's disease. (BBC News -- Health)
When no tolerance policies go to far Aug 1, 2008
The pink-slipped masseurs warn that the country s health will be at risk if people are unable to get the mud wraps, thermal baths and deep-tissue massages covered by national health insurance (along with subsidized transportation and lodging for the visits). In fact, 27 of the physiotherapists immediately went on sick leave for depression. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
After long decline, state's welfare rolls surge Jul 31, 2008
Attorney Vince Brown said the group is concerned the state may be illegally discouraging needy families from applying not only for welfare, but federal entitlement programs such as food stamps and Medicaid, the national health insurance program for the poor. "We are really trying to balance the budget on the backs of the people who are most vulnerable," Brown said. (Yahoo News -- Welfare Reform)
Florida Health Insurance Web Explains McCain/Obama Health Insurance Positions Jul 31, 2008
"Obama, if elected, would 1) require all children to have health insurance. 2) Employers would have to offer employee health benefits or contribute to the cost of the new public program. 3) Create a new public health insurance plan, 4) expand Medicaid and SCHIP to a wider range of recipients. 6) Create a 'National health Insurance Exchange' through which small businesses and individuals without access to other public programs or employer-based coverage could enroll in the new public plan or in... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Former DCE to contest Akuapem North Parliamentary seat on NDC ticket Jul 31, 2008
He accused the government of deceiving Ghanaians that health care in the country is now free at the time that premium under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) kept on rising. Mr Debrah said "free" should mean that a sick person could go to hospital free and urged the electorate to vote out the NPP government. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Wanted: Affordable health care Jul 30, 2008
With the federal Medicaid and Medicare programs already in place, a structure exists for the sort of national health insurance program Spinelli believes is needed. But without more public pressure, elected officials won't come to the rescue of the struggling uninsured or small businesses. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Health Aides have not been paid for four years Jul 30, 2008
After two months, the MOH wrote a letter dated January 9, 2007 to the Head of Civil Service requesting for permission to formally recruit the 25 health aides, to help ease the rising health care delivery burden due to the introduction of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). The letter, signed by Dr. Yaw Antwi-Boasiako, stated in its opening paragraph: "I wish to seek permission in accordance with Section 63 (1) of the Civil Service Law 1993 (PNDC Law 327) to recruit twenty-five (25)... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
DFID assists flood victims with 900,000 Jul 30, 2008
to register with the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in their. areas. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
President's Award Recognizes Hospital's Response to Bridge Collapse Jul 29, 2008
In addition to functioning as the country's default national health insurance system, public hospitals provide many essential community-wide services, such as primary care, trauma care, and neonatal intensive care. Public hospitals also train many of America's doctors, nurses, and other health care providers. (PR Newswire)
Entrepreneur calls for implementation of ECOWAS Trade protocols Jul 29, 2008
Mr Ocran said his company was embarking on a five million-dollar expansion programme over a five-year period to meet the huge demands of its products, following the implementation of the National Health Insurance Scheme which had increased hospital attendance. The team later visited some small scale enterprises, including dressmaking and tailoring shops, carpentry works, and wine and soap manufacturing. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
The Presidential Honour: A Case Of Failed Political Leadership Jul 29, 2008
You have contributed to the discovery of oil You have introduced the National Health Insurance Schemeand fetched over 700 million dollars in Eurobonds and many other such initiatives. By this supposed achievements, you seek to justify your award. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
NDC's Response To Akufo Addo's False Claims Jul 29, 2008
5 percent National Health Insurance Levy ... 5 million Ghanaians had the National Health Insurance ID cards ... 5 percent National Health Insurance Levy. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
B/A Minister Pays Health Premiums for 2000 People Jul 28, 2008
The Brong-Ahafo Regional Minister, Mr. Ignatius Baffour Awuah, has earmarked 12,000 Ghana Cedis to pay National Health Insurance premiums for 2000 elderly people in the Sunyani West Constituency ... Mr. Baffour Awuah also reminded pregnant women that the government has instituted a special scheme for them under which they only have to register free of charge to access free antenatal care under the National Health Insurance Scheme. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
