The Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA)held third Quarter Engagement Meeting with Private Health Facilities at the E-Health Africa Conference Hall, in Kano.
The meeting, was convened under the directive of the Executive Secretary of KSCHMA, brought together key stakeholders in the state’s contributory healthcare scheme, including the Director General of the Private Health Institutions Management Agency (PHIMA), representatives of private health facilities, and KSCHMA officials.
The forum aimed at deepening collaboration with private providers, strengthen,claims management processes, and enhance healthcare service delivery a
In his remarks the Director, Administration and General Services (DAGS), Amina Sani Usman, who representes the Executive Secretary. A goodwill message was also delivered on behalf of the DG of PHIMA by Khadija Hussain Sa’id, DAGS, commending KSCHMA for sustaining regular engagements with private facilities and reaffirming PHIMA’s commitment to stronger collaboration.
The technical sessions featured departmental presentations on the State Contributory Healthcare Scheme (KSCHS), referral processes, authorization code requests, and claims management. Capacity-building topics included desk officers’ roles, enrollee rights, service level agreements, and claims data management to strengthen facility-level operations.
The Planning Department showcased KSCHMA’s Monitoring & Evaluation data tools, while Exaro introduced the Facility Claims Journal to improve transparency and reporting. Participants actively engaged in discussions and Q&A sessions, raising issues, sharing feedback, and seeking clarifications.
Key outcomes of the meeting included:
- Improved understanding of authorization, referral, and claims processes.
- Stronger partnerships between KSCHMA and private healthcare facilities.
- Enhanced knowledge of data tools and claims journals for accountability.
- Renewed commitment to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Kano State.
Speaking on behalf of the Executive Secretary, Amina Sani Usman emphasized KSCHMA’s commitment to accountability, innovation, and partnership.
“This meeting reinforces our collective responsibility to ensure every Kano resident has access to affordable, quality healthcare services. KSCHMA remains dedicated to working with both public and private providers to achieve Universal Health Coverage in the state,” she stated.
KSCHMA continues to drive reforms in healthcare financing and service delivery, ensuring equity, accessibility, and sustainability for all Kano residents.
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