Health maintenance organizations (HMOs) in Nigeria are companies responsible for managing healthcare services through affiliations with healthcare experts and facilities.

If you work with top companies in Nigeria, you most likely will come across the word “HMO” when discussing your health insurance. However, not many people understand what HMO means or its role in the healthcare sector.
HMOs in Nigeria are accredited by the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to provide health insurance coverage to people both in public and private sector for an annual or monthly fee.
Health maintenance organizations work with healthcare providers (such as hospitals, diagnostic centers, and clinic centers) to provide the medical services their program enrollees need.
This article will discuss all you need to know about HMO in Nigeria, how it works, and its role. The article will also discuss the difference between HMO and NHIS as well as how to pick the best HMO for your company.

What is an HMO?
HMO is an acronym that stands for health maintenance organization. HMOs are companies that work with a list of healthcare providers and facilities to provide health insurance plans to people.
Each HMO has specific plans that suit its target clients. So, the HMO you will choose should depend on your healthcare need.
More Nigerians are investing in HMOs as more people see the need for having healthcare coverage that meets their needs.

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