Medical schemes council signs blank cheque for doctors
SAMWUMED, the worker-based medical scheme for municipal staff, has expressed dismay at a recent Council for Medical Schemes Appeal Committee ruling that seemingly endorses profit mongering by health service providers. 24 Jun 2008 12:34
HIPAA Revisited, Part 2: Seeking balance
If some people think health privacy protections don't go far enough while others think they're too restrictive, does that mean the government got it right? Probably not, but the experts agree they're a step in the right direction. Now it's time for some fine tuning. 3 Jun 2008 06:22
HIPAA Revisited, Part 1: Privacy vs portability
In the 12 years since the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act was enacted, organizations in the United States have gone to great lengths to comply. However, advances in technology are leading to calls for more flexibility in the movement of personal health information. 2 Jun 2008 07:17
The critical condition of health insurance customer service
When it comes to providing customer service, health insurance companies are not just ailing -- they're in a prolonged coma. That may change if a new presidential administration in the U.S. results in policy shifts that require companies to be nicer in order to protect their own bottom lines. 19 May 2008 07:00
South Africa's first independent medical aid quote site is launched
In a joint statement made in 2005 the Council for Medical Schemes and the Department of Health acknowledged the important educational role the intermediary/broker played and said that consumers faced immense difficulties in obtaining independent and sound advice on available health products. 13 May 2008 09:53
Old Mutual and Lethimvula sign MOU to join forces in healthcare administration
Lethimvula Investments Limited (Lethimvula), a broad-based black owned company and Old Mutual South Africa (OMSA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that aims to combine the respective administration and managed care businesses of Old Mutual Healthcare (OMHC), Medscheme and Rowan Angel. 6 May 2008 13:49
Google is well positioned to enter the personal health record market
“... Google through its brand strength and consumer reach is likely to have the most impact upon the industry and bring PHRs into the living room of the population...” 7 Mar 2008 07:45
Private health fees should reflect CPIX
[Gabi Khumalo] Health Minister Manto Tshabalala-Msimang has urged the private health industry to ensure their tariff increases reflect the Consumer Price Index (CPIX) for the previous financial year. 3 Mar 2008 06:47
National Health Act to meet health care costs
[Gabi Khumalo] The Department of Health is to introduce an amendment to the National Health Act to ensure transparency and fairness in the negotiation of hospital tariffs. 3 Mar 2008 06:45
New laws may improve med-aid negotiations
[Gabi Khumalo] The Health Department is looking at the possibility of implementing a legislative regime that provides a fair basis for negotiation between medical schemes and providers. 27 Feb 2008 16:22
Company news: Dental claims administrator deploys cutting-edge business intelligence to slash fraud
Dental claims administrator Denis has slashed claims fraud and reduced its operating costs by using in-memory business intelligence (BI) software QlikView to analyse information on the 1.3 million medical scheme members it manages. 27 Feb 2008 13:57
Company news: Medscheme and doctors reach breakthrough agreement
Medscheme and the leaders of major Independent Practitioner Associations (IPAs) have jointly announced a breakthrough agreement aimed at significantly improving the quality and cost effectiveness of healthcare delivery in South Africa. 19 Feb 2008 10:50
Company news: New CEO takes over reins at Bankmed
Milton Streak has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and Principal Officer of closed medical scheme Bankmed. 30 Jan 2008 13:03
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