Role of private providers in the implementation of the national health insurance scheme in Zambia: a qualitative study of perceptions and experiences.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

An increasing number of sub-Saharan African countries are implementing national health insurance schemes (NHISs) to support the aspiration of universal health coverage (UHC). A growing body of literature recognises the private sector role in improving NHIS equity in service access, public provider complementarity and overall member satisfaction. Zambia has implemented the NHIS since 2019 as a priority health financing strategy to support UHC. This study provides the first examination of the private sector's experiences implementing the Zambia NHIS.

Methods

The study uses a qualitative study design and inductively synthesises data from 30 in-depth interviews with the private sector accredited to the Zambia NHIS in one rural and one urban province.

Results

SUBMITTER: Simangolwa WM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11831299 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature