https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/320.html South Africa Medical Aid news 15 Medical Aid news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/320.html en-us Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:27:58 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/trust-your-gut-why-intuition-is-businesss-most-underrated-advantage-622871a Two Oscar-winning films, Hamnet and Sinners, are drawing attention not just for their storytelling, but for something far less discussed in the corporate world: women’s deep connection to intuition, emotion, and healing. 1-266821 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Medical Aid South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-self-administered-medical-schemes-make-sense-066435a As the name suggests, a self-administered medical scheme simply manages its own administration instead of outsourcing these functions to a third-party administrator. From claims processing and member services to compliance and governance, this straightforward approach has significant advantages for members. 1-266697 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Medical Aid South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/rethinking-corporate-wellness-from-perks-to-performance-399758a Most corporate wellness programmes fail – not because organisations don’t care, but because they’ve been measuring the wrong thing. 1-266633 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:04:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Medical Aid South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-popia-regulations-on-health-data-protection-what-you-need-to-know-177076a The Information Regulator (Regulator) has published the final regulations relating to the Processing of Data Subjects’ Health Information by Certain Responsible Parties (Regulations) under the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (PoPIA). This follows the publication of the draft Regulations for public comment in September 2025. 1-266468 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Medical Aid South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/healthcare-reform-must-be-built-on-stability-not-slogans-400159a Healthcare policy in South Africa has become emotionally charged. While National Health Insurance (NHI) is often presented as an inevitable endpoint, medical schemes are portrayed as temporary structures awaiting replacement. The 2026 Healthcare Budget tells a more sober story. What stood out to me was not dramatic reform, but restraint. 1-266325 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Medical Aid South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-storytelling-platform-celebrates-young-sa-professionals-622301a Private medical scheme Profmed has launched a storytelling platform to celebrate South African professionals. BeRemarkable invites Profmed members to share the journeys behind their qualifications, careers and personal milestones. 1-266301 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:21:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Medical Aid South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/discovery-rebrands-vitality-health-international-to-meet-africa-evolving-health-needs-951764a Discovery Health’s employer health insurance business, Vitality Health International (Africa), has received a rebrand. It will now be known as Global Health Solutions. 1-265954 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:38:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Medical Aid South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/how-south-africas-biggest-medical-aids-approach-healthy-behaviour-rewards-840243a Medical aids in South Africa have evolved significantly since they first started over a century ago. These days, they’re no longer just a way to help pay hospital and doctor’s bills – they’re an all-encompassing health offering. 1-265669 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Medical Aid South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/routine-health-checks-matter-more-than-you-think-062555a Often, the idea of going to the doctor only crosses our minds when we're experiencing symptoms of illness. But in reality, the most powerful step you can take for your long-term health is identifying problems before they start. That is where preventative care, and in particular Health Risk Assessments (HRAs), play a crucial role. 1-265587 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Medical Aid South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/courage-compassion-and-consistency-a-journey-from-zero-to-1300-clients-406969a Some people chase success. Others build it slowly, guided by purpose, family, and a deep desire to help. For Martin Loots, becoming a successful medical aid adviser wasn’t just a career move. It was a leap of faith built on courage, compassion, and consistency. 1-265535 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Medical Aid South Africa