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Wrangling has emerged over the contracting of hospitals, with facilities opposing clauses they say could leave them carrying the financial burden when the Social Health Authority (SHA) delays payment.
Contracted hospitals have raised concerns over the 2026/29 provider contracts drafted by the SHA, particularly provisions on payment of claims, deductions and obligations placed on healthcare providers.
Hospitals have strongly disagreed with a clause where SHA commits to pay claims within 90 days, but makes the obligation subject to the availability of resources in the relevant Fund and appropriation of Funds by the National Assembly.
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