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

NHI is a reality says Motsoaledi

South Africans should stop wasting time opposing National Health Insurance (NHI)‚ Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi said on Wednesday (15 May). 16 May 2013 10:07

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

GEMS appoints new principal officer

The Board of Trustees of the Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS) announced the appointment of Dr Gunvant ('Guni') Goolab as principal officer today, 10 May 2013. He will join the Scheme on 1 August. 10 May 2013 10:03

SARS gets new powers to enforce payment

[TJ Strydom] The SA Revenue Service (SARS) has been given new powers to gather intelligence on taxpayers and collect revenue, it was reported on Tuesday (7 May). 7 May 2013 12:58

Taxes, medical aids injure take-home pay

Increases in taxes and administered costs including medical insurance have placed the disposable income of low- to middle-income earners in SA under significant pressure over the past few years‚ the latest United Association of SA (UASA) employment report show. 7 May 2013 11:43

Managed care critical in sustainability of medical aid schemes, future of NHI

[Professor Jacques Snyman] Managed care, typically referred to as a collection of techniques aimed at influencing the clinical behaviour of healthcare providers and patients, often by integrating the payment and delivery of healthcare, is key to the survival of medical schemes, particularly under the auspices of the National Health Insurance (NHI). 30 Apr 2013 11:28

Bestmed, Sappi medical scheme merger

As of 1 April 2013, Sappi medical scheme has merged with Bestmed in an amalgamation that, according to Bestmed CEO Dries La Grange, is an opportunity for Sappi to concentrate on its core business and let a medical scheme take care of what it knows best. 3 Apr 2013 13:36

Actionable insight from data

[Dr Tracy Dunbar] In a business environment where prices and products are so alike, a company's data and how it is used is one of the last remaining differentiators between mediocrity and excellence. 2 Apr 2013 12:00

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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

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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

NHI proposals still not ready

[Tamar Kahn] The Treasury's delayed discussion document on financing options for National Health Insurance (NHI) will probably not be released with the 2013 Budget‚ it emerged in parliament last week. 25 Feb 2013 11:53

World Cancer Day: Shifting mind-sets and changing lives

[Laurence Hillman] According to the World Health Organisation, cancer takes the lives of some 7.2 million people each year worldwide. Sadly, many people don't understand the risks or implications of what a cancer diagnosis can have on their lives. 8 Feb 2013 09:32

Health insurance policy dispute to drag on

The dispute between what should constitute a health insurance policy and what is the terrain of medical schemes looks set to drag on for some time. 4 Feb 2013 09:04