Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has approved the upward review of monthly capitations to healthcare facilities from N500 to N750 per life.
The sum stands as the highest capitation paid by any state health insurance agency in the northern part of the country, in comparison with neighbouring states.
Subsequently, the drug price list has been revised upwards by 30% to account for inflation, while professional tariffs retain the status quo.
This was revealed by the Commissioner of Health, Dr. Habu Dahiru, at the 6th GoHealth Provider Forum.
With the increase, healthcare providers will see a surge in revenue as profit margins are expected to grow following GoHealth’s collaboration with the State Drug Management Agency (GODMA), as it will offer considerable waivers and discounts to GoHealth healthcare providers.
The agency’s team lead, Dr Abubakar Musa, explained that before now, facilities did lose N1 for every drug they administered to GoHealth patients; however, with the review of drugs, facilities will have a 20% profit margin in comparison with the GODMA sales prices.
He said, “We have surpassed the GODMA sales price by 20%. The price we are giving you now is higher than the price they asked you to sell.”.
Dr Abubakar, however, warned that facilities must now buckle up and ensure seamless service delivery. As to whom much is given, much is expected.
Dr Habu called on the facility managers to ensure they purchase their drugs from GODMA so as to ensure better value for money.
The Commissioner then warned that patients are now more aware of their rights and can take hospitals to court when they are provided with substandard medical care.
He enjoined the facility to ensure they give the best medical care possible to all their patients, as the state will not hesitate to cease the licences and prosecute those found wanting, as contained in a statement by Dairus Samson, PRO, GoHealth.
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