Examining the responsiveness of the National Health Insurance Fund to people living with hypertension and diabetes in Kenya: a qualitative study.
Robinson OyandoVincent WereRuth WillisHillary KorosJemima H KamanoViolet NaanyuAnthony EtyangRichard MugoAdrianna MurphyEllen NoltePablo PerelEdwine BarasaPublished in: BMJ open (2023)
Whereas NHIF has reduced financial barriers for hypertension and diabetes patients, to enhance its responsiveness to patient needs, NHIF should implement mechanisms to increase benefit package awareness among members and providers. In addition, preventive and promotive services should be included in NHIF's benefits package and mechanisms to monitor and hold contracted providers accountable should be strengthened.
Keyphrases
- health insurance
- affordable care act
- blood pressure
- type diabetes
- end stage renal disease
- cardiovascular disease
- glycemic control
- ejection fraction
- healthcare
- newly diagnosed
- chronic kidney disease
- primary care
- peritoneal dialysis
- prognostic factors
- quality improvement
- case report
- metabolic syndrome
- young adults
- patient reported