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The perceptions of general practitioners on National Health Insurance in Chris Hani district, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
- Source :
- South African Family Practice; Jun2019, Vol. 61 Issue 3, p102-108, 7p
- Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- Background: National Health Insurance (NHI) intends to provide universal health coverage to all South Africans, with equity and quality as its tenets. The participation of private general practitioners (GPs) in NHI is essential. The aim was to explore perceptions of GPs on NHI in Chris Hani district, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Methods: A descriptive phenomenological qualitative study using semi-structured individual interviews of 12 GPs from six municipalities was undertaken. Data analysis used the framework method assisted by Atlas.ti software. Results: GPs in Chris Hani district felt that NHI would improve health and benefit society and be of particular benefit to poor and rural people as it will improve access to healthcare. Lack of governmental administrative capacity and a human resource plan were seen as barriers to implementation. They believed that NHI would benefit them through a single purchaser system and support more comprehensive care. GPs were concerned about a lack of information on primary care packages, accreditation, remuneration and patient allocation. They thought that NHI might disadvantage solo GPs. NHI implementation could be improved by actively engaging with GP organisations. Improvement of existing government health facilities and continued medical education were seen as possible ways to better implement NHI. Conclusion GPs in this study were generally positive about NHI and thought it would benefit both patients and providers. However, they had concerns regarding the capacity of government to implement NHI and the implications for solo GPs, and needed more information. Government needs to actively engage GPs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- ATTITUDE (Psychology)
CONTINUING education
HEALTH services accessibility
INSURANCE
HEALTH insurance
INTERVIEWING
PHENOMENOLOGY
RESEARCH methodology
MEDICAL quality control
MEDICAL personnel
NATIONAL health services
PERSONNEL management
POPULATION geography
PUBLIC administration
PUBLIC hospitals
RURAL population
QUALITATIVE research
HEALTH insurance reimbursement
DATA analysis software
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20786190
- Volume :
- 61
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- South African Family Practice
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 136745509
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/20786190.2019.1596665