Anambra State Health Insurance Agency, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
Research Article
?Improving efficiency in healthcare: Effects of deploying electronic claims management system on the implementation of a sub-national health insurance schemes in Anambra state, Nigeria?
Author(s): Uchenna Ezenwaka and Simeon Onyemaechi*
Objective: As healthcare becomes increasingly important to the
economic and social development of any nation, the problems
healthcare providers face in terms of efficiency and speed of
service delivery need to be addressed. By deploying an electronic
claims management system, these issues can be resolved, leading
to improved efficiency in healthcare. This study examines the
effects of deploying an electronic claims management system on
the implementation of a sub-national health insurance scheme in
Anambra State (ASHIS), Nigeria.
Methods: A qualitative study was conducted in Anambra state,
Nigeria. Data were collected from stakeholders- health insurance
managers and ASHIS-accredited healthcare providers- who play
critical roles in claims management. Twenty in-depth interviews
were conducted with .. View More»
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