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Will the NHI be the industry’s four leaf clover?

04 December 2014

Immunity from a challenging operating environment is a luxury that many stakeholders in the insurance industry seek, but very few find. This has been the unwanted mantra of the industry over the past two years, and the medical scheme industry seems to sometimes be more challenging than others when it comes to the enormity of the task of restoring parity to the operating environment.

BHF responds to allegations of medical scheme misconduct by SAMA

28 November 2014

In response to the serious allegations against medical schemes made by SAMA in their recent press release, the Board of Healthcare Funders responds as follows:

Diabetes tsunami threatens SA workplaces

12 November 2014

Diabetes – a non-communicable disease (NCD) directly linked to an individual’s background, lifestyle and environment. A disease considered to be preventable. So why is there an emerging global epidemic? The World Health Organisation predicts that Diabetes will become a leading global killer in the next 25 years – and South Africa is no exception. Recent data from the Council for Medical Schemes shows an alarming rise in lifestyle diseases over a five-year period, with the prevalence of type 2 Diabetes increasing by a staggering 84%.

Stronger regulations for E-cigarettes needed in SA

12 November 2014

E-cigarettes have come under intense scrutiny in the past few months over the number of potentially harmful side effects that they may have to first-hand and passive smokers. According to a report released by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in August this year, stronger regulations and controls are needed to reduce the risks associated with the use of e-cigarettes.

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