Netcare moans about competition probe

[Tamar Kahn] Private hospital group Netcare's chief executive Richard Friedland says he is disappointed that the Competition Commission's planned enquiry into the private healthcare sector will exclude the pharmaceutical sector. 21 May 2013 10:44

Probe into medical costs welcomed

[Tamar Kahn] The chief executive of private hospital group Life Healthcare, Michael Flemming on Tuesday (14 May) gave a cautious welcome to the Competition Commission's looming investigation into private healthcare prices‚ saying his company would co-operate with the authorities. 16 May 2013 10:28

Boomtown

Africa Health Placements: global accolades

[Issued by Boomtown] Working with Boomtown, Africa Health Placements (AHP) secured silver in the 2013 Clio Awards for their latest direct mail campaign to recruit doctors to work across Africa - The World's First Stethoscope Radio Ad. 15 May 2013 10:22

2013 Florence Nightingale Award winners

International Nurses' Day, celebrated on 12 May, acknowledges nurses and their significant contribution to our communities. The third annual Florence Nightingale Awards for Excellence in Nursing is a Bio-Oil initiative that aims to elevate the tireless, often unrecognised work being done by South Africa's nurses. 14 May 2013 08:37

Fraudulent claims plague medical aids

In March, The Times reported that corrupt doctors, pharmacists, physiotherapists, radiologists and pathologists were ripping off medical schemes to the extent of about R22bn a year. The sector disputes the figure, saying correct estimates point to half that amount. 13 May 2013 11:42

PR Toolbox helps create awareness for cape2cape4kids

The PR Toolbox is helping to create awareness for a road expedition in aid of the Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital in Johannesburg by assisting local couple, Stan and Sally Hannath, in their adventurous road trip, cape2cape4kids, from the northernmost tip of Europe to the southernmost tip of South Africa. 30 Apr 2013 07:07

Gauteng health dept takes firm stance on overtime management

Gauteng Health MEC Hope Papo says the department will not allow the abuse of overtime by health professionals. 19 Apr 2013 12:08

Bizcommunity.com

Bizcommunity April 1 price freeze is no joke

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Believe it or not, we've made the decision to freeze most of our rates for 2013! This is not an April Fool's prank but a strategic decision in line with our core objectives to assist businesses to grow and thrive via our portfolio of publishing platforms. 26 Mar 2013 10:37

Bizcommunity.com

If you're content, we're content

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] "Content" is currently on everybody's lips, with everyone from the existing media to brand owners and individuals being encouraged to become content providers. Bizcommunity has been ahead of the content curve for over a decade. 18 Mar 2013 09:03

Healthcare price probe coming

An inquiry into pricing and possible collusion in the healthcare market will begin on 1 April, the Competition Commission said on Wednesday (13 March). Pharmaceutical companies won't be form part of the inquiry. 14 Mar 2013 16:20

COHSASA

SafeCare Standards receive International ISQua Accreditation

[Issued by COHSASA] The first edition of 'SafeCare Standards' for clinics and health centres in resource-restricted settings has been accredited by the prestigious International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua) known as the 'accreditor of accreditors.' 14 Mar 2013 14:38

COHSASA

COHSASA accreditations

[Issued by COHSASA] A number of healthcare facilities have each received a three-year Accreditation Award from COHSASA which means that they are compliant with internationally accredited standards. 13 Mar 2013 12:43

COHSASA

Seven years of success

[Issued by COHSASA] The Council for Health Service Accreditation of Southern Africa (COHSASA) has a successful seven-year history working with the HPCA (Hospice Palliative Care Association) of South Africa. There are currently 27 hospices accredited to internationally recognised standards in South Africa. 26 Feb 2013 08:56

Brimstone will keep investing in healthcare

[Phakamisa Ndzamela] Investment company Brimstone said talk of a pricing commission to regulate the charges of private healthcare would not dissuade it from investing in the sector. 23 Jan 2013 08:20