Innovation and Realization of Universal Health Care Coverage in Kenya: A Case of National Hospital Insurance Fund
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Date
2023
Authors
Abdille, Ahmednoor Rashid
Waithaka, Paul
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AJPO
Abstract
Purpose: The National Hospital Insurance Fund
(NHIF) plays a role of health financing which is
a key pillar of universal health care coverage in
Kenya. However, as of 2014, the Universal
Health Care (UHC) index in Kenya was at
[52%] compared to [55.0%] in 2019, which
represent a mere improvement in access to
health by [3%] in a span of 6 years. Thus, a lot
has to be done in ensuring that everybody has
access to affordable and quality health care
services. Although innovation is an important
construct, there is scanty of literature and
evidence to link it with realization of universal
health care coverage in the economy. Thus, the
effect of innovation on realization of UHC
Coverage by NHIF was explored. Specifically,
process innovation and technological
innovation in relation to realization of UHC by
NHIF was determined. Diffusion of innovation
theory and the technology acceptance model
theory guided the inquiry.
Methodology: Explanatory descriptive survey
design was embraced targeting [155]
respondents. In total, [112] respondents were
selected through stratified random technique.
Information in primary mode was obtained
through questionnaire that had semi-structured
items. The questionnaire was pilot tested among
[12] respondents selected away from the study
sample. Processing of the gathered views was
done descriptively and inferentially. Tables and
figures were used in presenting the analyzed
findings.
Findings: It was noted that process innovation
and technological innovation all have
significant influence on realization of Universal
Health Care coverage by National Hospital
Insurance Fund. The study concludes that
innovation significantly predicts realization of
universal health care.
Recommendations: The study recommends
that policy makers at National Hospital
Insurance Fund should regularly review the
existing policies and amount of premiums
contributed by members especially the selfemployed people so that the same is affordable.
Information and communication technology
managers working at National Hospital
Insurance Fund should invest in latest and
modern state of the art technologies and replace
the existing and obsolete ones.
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Article
Keywords
Innovation, Process Innovation, Technological Innovation, Universal Health Care Coverage, National Hospital Insurance Fund
Citation
Abdille, A. ., & Waithaka, P. . (2023). Innovation and Realization of Universal Health Care Coverage in Kenya: A Case of National Hospital Insurance Fund. International Journal of Business Strategies, 8(1), 62 - 78. https://doi.org/10.47672/ijbs.1522