SHA Extends HMIS Compliance Deadline

The Social Health Authority (SHA) has extended the deadline for healthcare providers to comply with the Health Management Information System (HMIS) requirements by one month. 

In a statement on Tuesday, September 1, SHA CEO Mercy Mwangangi said the deadline has been moved to September 30, 2026. 

Mwangangi noted that the extension will allow the healthcare providers additional time to complete the necessary system configuration and compliance processes.

“Healthcare providers are hereby notified that the deadline for compliance with the Health Management Information System (HMIS) requirements has been extended by one month, to 30 September 2026.

“This extension will allow healthcare providers additional time to complete the necessary system configuration and compliance processes,” Mwangangi stated. 

The SHA CEO urged healthcare providers to utilize the extension to ensure they achieve full compliance within the revised deadline.

Further, Mwangangi said healthcare providers facing such challenges should seek assistance from the Digital Health Agency (DHA) Technical Support team.

“Providers experiencing any technical or system-related challenges during the compliance process are advised to contact the Digital Health Agency’s (DHA) Technical Support for assistance and resolution,” the SHA CEO added. 

On June 30, the authority announced that HMIS compliance will be a strict requirement for healthcare providers in the 2026/28 contracting cycle. 

SHA also revealed that the current Provider Portal will be progressively phased out before being completely shut down and deactivated. 

The authority said the move is aimed at enhancing digital integration across the healthcare sector and improving service delivery.

SHA explained that healthcare providers must ensure they have the necessary systems in place to avoid disruptions in service delivery and claims management.

The authority stated that all facilities will be required to maintain compliant systems capable of integrating with national health platforms.

SHA noted that all HMIS platforms must be certified by the Digital Health Agency (DHA) in accordance with the Digital Health Act.

The authority said the transition to integrated HMIS systems will help strengthen the detection and prevention of fraud, waste, and abuse through data analytics. 

Further, SHA said the system will help track benefit utilization, patient outcomes, and provider performance while supporting quality assurance, planning, budgeting, and sustainability assessments across all SHA funds. 

"Healthcare providers that do not meet the prescribed HMIS requirements will not be eligible for contracting, contract renewal, or continued participation in SHA-funded schemes during the FY 2026/28 contracting cycle," SHA stated.