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NHI Secretariat engaging with Bahamians and Stakeholders at home and abroad
The NHI Secretariat continued to meet with Bahamians across the archipelago with stops in Mayaguana, Abaco, Acklins and Crooked Island during the month of June, as well as engaging with stakeholder and travelling to South Africa for a bilateral exchange of information.
Local UHC Model to Provide for Transparency, Accountability and Seamless Delivery of Patient Care for Legal Residents
Local UHC Model to Provide for Transparency, Accountability and Seamless Delivery of Patient Care for Legal Residents
The Cabinet of The Bahamas has approved a single governance model that will accelerate the implementation of Universal Health Coverage for legal residents of The Bahamas through the implementation of National Health Insurance (NHI) while providing effective oversight of the Programme.
Opening 2016/2017 Budget Statement Delivered by the Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie
It is my honour to present the 2016/17 Budget Communication. This is the fifth Budget Communication that my Government has presented to this Honourable House during our current mandate.
Medics unite to reject NHI proposal
Medics unite to reject NHI proposal
UNITED Healthcare Reform Alliance (UHRA), a coalition effort by nine of the nation's leading medical, allied health and insurance groups, yesterday rejected the government's proposed NHI model, insisting that no support would be given until the plan is adequately revised.
Healthcare professionals reject NHI
Healthcare professionals reject NHI
Calling it "a very expensive and disruptive exercise in futility", a coalition of nine professional groups yesterday flatly rejected the Christie administration's proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) model, charging that the challenges in the healthcare system have their origins in public healthcare administration.
NHI model rejected
NHI model rejected
More than 2,000 healthcare and insurance professionals who strongly oppose National Health Insurance (NHI) in its current form, have formed the United Healthcare Reform Alliance (UHRA).
2015-2016 Mid-Term Budget Review Contribution by the Hon. M. Perry Gomez
Mr. Speaker, I wish to begin by thanking the Almighty God for the wonderful privilege and opportunity to represent the Great People of North Andros and the Berry Islands in this Honourable House.
National Health Insurance meetings continue
National Health Insurance meetings continue
THE National Health Insurance (NHI) Secretariat has continued stakeholder meetings, media appearances and consultations with the public to ensure input is provided on the draft NHI Bill, which was released on February 18.
NHI Bahamas Secretariat continued a successful week of stakeholder consultations
The NHI Bahamas secretariat has continued stakeholder meetings, media appearances and consultations with the public this week to ensure input is provided on the draft Bill legislation, which was released on Thursday February 18th 2016.
Cancer rehabilitation and wellness
Cancer rehabilitation and wellness
When you hear about cancer treatment, you traditionally hear about patients undergoing surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. You may even hear about biological therapy, hormonal therapy and anti-angiogenesis treatment. But what is often missing from traditional treatment is diet, exercise, stress management, side effect maanagement and caregiver support and training to assist with the physical and ...