Health Minister Cites Financial Imbalance as Major Hurdle for Health Insurance Program Effectiveness

Kathmandu. Minister for Health and Population Dr. Sudha Sharma Gautam stated that financial imbalance and delays in claim payments have added challenges to making the health insurance program effective. She clarified the serious problems facing the insurance sector during a press conference organized on Sunday marking three months since she took charge of the ministry.According to Minister Gautam, the system has not been as successful as envisioned due to the high participation of individuals with significant health risks in health insurance, excessive consumption of services, and weaknesses in claims management. She mentioned that although insurance reform has been a priority...