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Rescue plan in place for controversial medical guideline tariffs

19 June 2013

In its quest to find common ground with a medical profession fiercely opposed to the regulation of medical practitioner fees, the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) recently appointed respected healthcare actuary Shivani Ramjee to assist w

Stomach bugs the number one concern amongst South Africans

11 June 2013

Global Hygiene Council survey finds South African adults are worried about infectious diseases but are we actually doing enough to prevent them?

Dealing with high price-tag drugs and treatment

11 June 2013

There has been a lot of hype recently around new high-cost biologicals (pharmaceuticals derived from living organisms), and increasing debate as to whether the general public will be able to afford them.

Trustees need to adopt more strategic focus

11 June 2013

The changing medical landscape and the introduction of a number of new regulatory issues like the Protection of Personal Information Bill (POPI), King 3 requirements, Consumer Protection Act and more recently the Competition Commissions Audit, have placed

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Question

If you had to hazard a guess, when do you reckon the COFI Bill will be signed into law?

Answer

2026, as promised 2027 looks more likely Impossible to say More consultation needed

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