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 Wed, 20 May 2026 09:22:13 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/medshield-activates-wellness-at-the-suncoast-east-coast-radio-big-walk-2026-734082a Blending lifestyle energy with preventative healthcare innovation as Your Partner for Life. 1-268022 Tue, 12 May 2026 10:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Medical Aid South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fedhealth-appoints-barry-sundelson-as-its-new-principal-officer-390678a Fedhealth Medical Scheme has appointed Barry Sundelson as its new principal officer, with effect from 5 May 2026, marking an important step in strengthening the Scheme’s leadership as it continues to build for the future. 1-268003 Mon, 11 May 2026 16:39:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Medical Aid South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/earn-while-you-sleep-discovery-vitality-launches-sleep-rewards-programme-281067a Discovery Vitality has announced one of the most significant developments in its history with the launch of the proprietary Vitality Sleep Score and the introduction of a new Vitality Sleep Rewards programme. 1-267900 Thu, 07 May 2026 12:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Medical Aid South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/business-leaders-step-onto-the-court-to-drive-holistic-change-for-south-africas-youth-at-the-ceo-padel-challenge-403699a In a powerful demonstration of purpose beyond the boardroom, South Africa’s corporate leaders and padel enthusiasts alike came together at the CEO Padel Challenge to raise funds in support of the South African Hall of Fame’s Legacy Project. 1-267885 Thu, 07 May 2026 10:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Medical Aid South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-cover-most-businesses-think-they-have-but-often-dont-170726a Across many South African workplaces, employee benefits appear solid at first glance. Medical aid is in place, often supported by gap cover, and sometimes backed by life or disability protection. It creates a sense of security - for employers and employees alike - that the essentials are covered. 1-267228 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:13:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Medical Aid South Africa 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