A robust data plan will heal our health sector

Alpha Kennedy Sanya donating blood for the 101 times in Nakuru City as a way of celebrating valentine's day on February 14, 2023. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

In the aftermath of recent reports exposing alleged fraud within some medical facilities involving officials at the National Hospital Insurance Fund, it is crucial to understand the root causes of these unfortunate events.

Two questions emerge: How can we prevent overconsumption in healthcare? How can data mining and analysis serve as early warning systems for detecting healthcare fraud and predicting costs?