Mobile money has revolutionized payments across Africa. In healthcare, it offers unique advantages that can transform how facilities operate and serve patients.
Why Mobile Money for Healthcare?
Healthcare facilities that adopt mobile money payments experience:
- Reduced cash handling: Less theft and counting errors
- Faster transactions: No need for change or cash verification
- Better records: Automatic digital trail for all payments
- Patient convenience: Pay from anywhere, anytime
- Improved cash flow: Funds available same-day
Implementation Steps
Successfully implementing mobile money requires:
- Choose the right providers for your market
- Integrate with your existing POS/HMS system
- Train staff on the new payment methods
- Educate patients about payment options
- Monitor and optimize based on usage data
Case Study: Accra General Hospital
After implementing mobile money through HospitalOS, Accra General Hospital saw a 45% reduction in payment collection time and a 23% increase in on-time payments.
