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The Executive Secretary of Osun State Health Insurance Agency, OHIS, Dr Rasaq Akindele has debunked rumors been spread by some people on the withdrawal of Onward Specialist Hospital, Osogbo from the agency’s scheme.
Akindele stated that Onward Hospital’s withdrawal from the scheme was as a result of inflation in the country and internal restructuring going on in the hospital, adding that the management said they would be willing to continue when the economy is more stable and the hospital is fully restructured.
Speaking during a press conference held on Monday in Osogbo, Akindele emphasised that the agency has never defaulted in its contractual obligations and responsibilities to providers, including the payment of capitation and fee for service.
He noted that OSHIA management has directed Onward Hospital to attend to all enrollees under it care until the end of June 2024, in view of the month’s capitation that has been paid in advance.
“Our attention was drawn to the withdrawal of Onward Hospital, Osogbo from the Osun Health Insurance Scheme (OHIS), that some unscrupulous and retrogressive elements jn the society are using to gather political relevance and mislead the good people of Osun State.
“We wish to state categorically that this narrative is false and should be disregarded.
“Onward Hospital, Osogbo, had on June 10, 2024, written to Osun Health Insurance Agency(OSHIA) indicating its withdrawal from OHIS citing inflation in the country and internal restructuring as the reasons. The hospital added that it would be willing to continue when the economy is more stable and the hospital fully restructured.
“OSHIA responded on June 19, 2024, accepting the withdrawal of services from Onward Specialist Hospital to take effect from July 1st , 2024, though, it’s violation of OHIS Operational Guidelines, which expressly states that either party must give three months’ written notice before terminating the agreement.
“Based on this, OSHIA management directed Onward Hospital to attend to all OHIS enrollees until the end of June 2024, in view of the month’s capitation that has been paid in advance.
“Osun Health Insurance Agency has not defaulted in any monthly capitation payments(which is usually in advance) to Onward Hospital or any other service provider across the state.
“For this reason, we wish to inform the general public, especially OHIS enrollees, that Onward Hospital will no longer be an OHIS service provider effective July 1, 2024. All enrollees are advised to switch to other service providers. For further clarification, enrollees can visit our office, speak with our Business Officers, or call our Customer Service Number at 07000-2255-6447”, he said.
Speaking further, Akindele lauded the State Government under the leadership of Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke for the unprecedented support the agency has received so far since the inception of the administration.
He added that the activities from the support and directives of the Governor have been sources of emulation for many states in the country.
