Welcome to IHFM
About Us
The Institute for Healthcare Finance & Management (IHFM) incorporated in February 2013 is the brain child of pioneers in the health insurance industry in Nigeria – Health & Managed Care Association of Nigeria (HMCAN). It is a leading provider of exceptional human capital capacity development programmes and innovative business process support systems and services for the health insurance and managed health care industry across the entire value chain.
The establishment of the Institute was informed by the need to bridge the practice gap created by the dearth of knowledge and relevant competencies within the health insurance and managed care industry. The Institute is a platform for knowledge creation, dissemination and warehousing as well as the building of professional networks in the health care financing and management industry and the larger health sector.
Why Choose us
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IHFM is well positioned to be a market leader in the provision of human capital development training and certification, consultancy services and market research for the health insurance industry and the wider health sector.
The range of programmes and market research and consultancy services we offer is informed by knowledge that is well researched; and are therefore adapted to the needs of the industry.
Our Mission
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The mission of the Institute is to provide highly skilled and adaptable human capital that is equipped with the requisite health care financing and management competencies for the health insurance industry, and the health sector in general. We will do this through our nonesuch human capital development training programmes; research and consultancy services that engender best practices for peak performance and achievement of organizational goals.
Our Visions
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Our vision is to be the industry leader in the provision of sustainable human capital development training, research and consultancy services for the highly competitive health insurance industry and the wider health sector in Nigeria and abroad.
The acronym, LEKICIDA represents our core values: Leadership, Empowerment, Knowledge, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, Diversity, and Adaptability.
Our Target Audience
- The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS),
- Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs),
- Health Care Providers (HCPs),
- Corporate Organizations with health insurance cover and those intending to do so
- Individuals seeking a career in the health Insurance Industry and wider health sector,
- Non-Government Organizations (NGOs),
- Federal, State, Local Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies.
- Other stakeholders in the health care sector.
Competitive Advantage
In spite of the profile of our major competitor as outlined above, the IHFM is well positioned to be a market leader in the provision of human capital development training and certification, consultancy services and market research for the health insurance industry and the wider health sector. The name adopted by our competitor limits their offerings to health insurance and managed care. We have adopted a name that is broad based and can capture the entire spectrum of health care financing, health care management, and the health sector in general.
Persons and organizations who take advantage of our offerings are assured of immediate return on their investment, because they will be positioned to have a competitive edge over their competitors. They will acquire the competency and dexterity that will translate to increased sales and efficiencies in their operations; as well as improved customer service and hence customer loyalty.