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The evolution of the claims handling process: From paper to proactive real-time systems

17 July 2018

Three decades of advances pave the way for SA’s healthcare future.

How have the new demarcation laws reshaped the medical insurance industry?

16 July 2018

It’s been a little over a year since South Africa’s new ‘Demarcation’ Regulations were introduced – clarifying the role of Medical Aid schemes, versus so-called Medical Insurance products (including the likes of Gap Cover, Hospital Cash Plans, Medical Travel Insurance and Primary Healthcare insurance).

Are medical schemes accountable?

10 July 2018

The Medical Schemes Amendment Bill and National Health Insurance Bill were recently pub-lished. Two of the main features of the Medical Schemes that will affect the public directly are proposals for a fixed tariff for medical service providers, and to scrap co-payments on a defined number of benefits.

Is the future of Gap Cover under threat?

05 July 2018

Since the demand for specialist medical services in 2000, Gap Cover has proven its worth and has provided clients with valuable cover in a country where the price of private healthcare is extremely high.

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