In a major leap forward for Kenya’s healthcare digitization agenda, RUPHAsoft has announced full integration with the Kenya Health Information Exchange (KHIE), marking a critical step in aligning health systems with the government’s universal health coverage goals under the Social Health Authority (SHA).
RUPHAsoft, a Hospital Management Information System (HMIS) born out of the Rural and Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (RUPHA), now allows health facilities to access the entire SHA claims lifecycle on a single platform. With this integration, over 30 health facilities across the country can now:
✅ Verify a patient’s SHA eligibility
✅ Validate the licensing status of attending healthcare professionals
✅ Initiate visits and referrals
✅ Submit claims for PHC, POMF, Dialysis, Fee-for-Service, and Medical Rebate
✅ Track and manage claims without switching between multiple systems
“This is a game-changer in the fight against medical fraud and service duplication,” says Dr. Brian Lishenga, RUPHA Chairman. “By embedding SHA workflows into RUPHAsoft, we make it easier for hospitals to comply, bill correctly, and get paid faster. It’s not just about technology – it’s about enabling a smarter, more transparent healthcare system.”
🏥 Designed for Every Facility, at Every Level
Whether you’re a Level 2 clinic or a Level 4 hospital, RUPHASoft is ready to serve. All essential features are delivered free of charge to facilities enrolled in any SHA scheme — with premium options available for diagnostics, finance, and analytics.
🔄 Interoperability = Patient-Centered Care
By enabling portability of health records, RUPHASoft supports the referral logic envisioned under the new SHA reforms. Every clinician or facility within the network can:
- Access a patient’s International Patient Summary (IPS)
- Update it during each encounter
- Seamlessly transfer care with continuity
This not only reduces duplication and cost — it enhances patient safety and clinical outcomes.
💡 A Seamless Experience for Providers
In today’s fragmented digital environment, providers are forced to toggle between internal HMIS systems and the SHA provider portal for patient verification, eligibility checks, healthcare professional validation, and claims submission. This fragmentation leads to increased administrative workload, data entry errors, and claim rejections — all of which impact a facility’s bottom line.
With RUPHASoft, all these steps happen on one platform. The result: fewer errors, reduced delays, and better financial outcomes for healthcare providers.
“We’ve built the technical foundation for a truly interoperable system,” says Mohamud A. Ali, RUPHAsoft CTO. “From day one, we envisioned a product that doesn’t just digitize hospitals — it connects them to the broader health ecosystem.”
🧩 Powered by a Supportive Digital Ecosystem
RUPHAsoft’s integration journey has been made possible by the enabling environment provided by the Digital Health Agency. Technical alignment with KHIE specifications, access to sandbox environments, and collaborative API testing have allowed RUPHAsoft developers to roll out fully compliant, production-ready workflows in record time.
📢 Call to Action
Private healthcare facilities across Kenya are invited to onboard to RUPHASoft today. The core HMIS package — including patient registration, billing, claims, and referrals — is offered free of charge to all facilities on any SHA scheme.
👉 To get started or book a demo, contact:
📞 +254 721 713 459
📧 info@rupha.co.ke
