NAMAF Benchmark Tariffs

Private practitioners target medical aid funds – higher contributions, less cover

The Namibia Private Practitioners Forum (NPPF), a voluntary professional body representing some 200 medical practices, says that medical cover has been eroded steadily despite hefty increases introduced by all private medical aid funds.Dr Jürgen Hoffmann, Chief Executive of the Namibia Private Practitioners Forum.The forum’s Chief Executive, Dr Jürgen Hoffmann pointed out that member contribution was […]

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General Practitioners in Namibia under Siege

GPs Under Siege GPs are facing increasing interference from Fund administrators in clinical decisions, often requiring written motivations before payments are released. In-hospital benefits have been slashed by 33% since 2023, the 2024 NAMAF benchmark saw no increase, and PSEMAS tariffs have stagnated since 2014. Meanwhile, Funds reported a N$129.7 million surplus in Q1—further encouraged

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Coding vs Pricing – Why the Cost Study is Critical for Namibia’s Healthcare

In recent months, the debate around tariffs and co-payments has intensified, with medical funds leaning heavily on outdated benchmark structure to justify reduced reimbursements. This has left practitioners underpaid, patients confused about co-payments, and the sustainability of private healthcare increasingly at risk. At the heart of the issue is the difference between coding—a language for

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A VALUE-BASED, PATIENT-CENTRED HEALTH-CARE FUNDING MODEL

Dear ColleaguesAttached you will find a comprehensive, detailed alternative health-care funding model proposed by NPPF which upholds principles of ethical practice, fairness, justice, accountability and transparency in Namibia. The solutions offered delineate the structure, function and administration of such a model. We invite you to explore this path with us.

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