Empowering Independent Healthcare Providers

Our Services

NHN delivers a comprehensive suite of support services designed to strengthen the business and operational performance of our member hospitals. From funder engagement and tariff negotiations to data analytics, quality management, and central procurement, our services are built to reduce administrative burdens and enhance efficiency. We work behind the scenes so our members can focus on what matters most – delivering quality patient care.

Medical Scheme Contracting

  • Tariffs and Alternative Reimbursement Models (ARMs)
  • Hospital Networks
  • Medical Scheme Tenders
  • Design of Reimbursement Models
  • Contract Management

Switching Portal Services

  • Central Claims Switching Hub
  • Data Mining
  • Query Management

Advocacy & Lobbying

  • Strategy and Policy Development
  • Cross-Sectoral Engagement

Data Analytics & Actuarial

  • NHN Member Dashboard
  • Benchmarking
  • Trend Analysis

Query Management

  • QM Electronic Escalation System
  • Deployment: Escalation Methodology
  • Funder Engagement

Funder Engagement

  • Strategic and Operational Meetings
  • Hospital Efficiency Reviews

Central Procurement

  • Purchasing at Scale
  • Central Price File Management
  • Cost Efficiency Benchmarking

Member Education & Training

  • Regular Communiques
  • Workshops
  • NHN Annual Tariff & Billing Guide

NHN Membership Information System (MIS)

  • Central Data Repository
  • Electronic Membership System
  • Housing of Core Information
  • Electronic Reminder System (Statutory Compliance)

NHN Quality Management Programme

  • Hospital Efficiency Matrix and Benchmarking
  • Training Programme
  • Improvement Strategies to achieve better quality of care and health outcomes

Join the Movement

Become part of South Africa’s leading network of independent private hospitals. Partnering with NHN opens doors to shared expertise, collective bargaining power, and collaborative initiatives that drive growth, efficiency, and excellence in healthcare service delivery. Together, we strengthen independent healthcare - ensuring quality, sustainability, and impact across the nation.

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