Kuwait – The Ministry of Health has issued a directive requiring all private healthcare providers, including hospitals, medical centers, clinics, dispensaries, laboratories, and home health facilities, to collect all service fees only through approved banking channels and electronic payment systems. Transactions in cash are strictly prohibited.
The measures aim to strengthen financial governance, increase transparency and oversight, and ensure that all transactions are properly documented.
Officials said the measure will protect the rights of both patients and healthcare providers, while strengthening compliance with regulated billing and collection procedures across the private sector.
The Ministry directed all licensed establishments to immediately implement this directive and take the necessary technical and administrative measures to enable electronic payment systems without service interruption.
Compliance will be closely monitored and violations may result in legal action under applicable law.
This initiative forms part of the Ministry’s broader strategy to accelerate digital transformation and improve financial and administrative efficiency in the health sector in line with international best practice.
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