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It starts with you… We’re looking for South Africa’s first medical scheme
consumer champion

It starts with you… We’re looking for South Africa’s first medical scheme consumer champion

08 April 2013

In a move that is set to change the way South Africans deal with their medical schemes, the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS), an autonomous statutory body created by parliament tregulate Medical Schemes in South Africa, today launched a healthcare consu

BHF responds to Competition Commission re healthcare pricing

BHF responds to Competition Commission re healthcare pricing

26 March 2013

Statement by the board of Healthcare Funders of Southern Africa on the market enquiry into healthcare costs by the Competititon Commission

Are generics a good option?

Are generics a good option?

20 March 2013

Have you ever hesitated when your pharmacist offered you the option of generic substitution? Generic medicines have been around for many years, and yet there still seems to be a general lack of understanding of, or confidence placed in generics.

Medical fraud costing schemes R22-billion each year

Medical fraud costing schemes R22-billion each year

20 March 2013

Fraud committed by those in the healthcare industry is reported to be costing medical schemes a massive R22billion a year – according to recent reports – with the result that scheme members are paying far more for their medical insurance than they should.

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Market inquiry into healthcare sector crucial to cap escalating prices

Market inquiry into healthcare sector crucial to cap escalating prices

18 March 2013
InterGlobal Assistance delivers 98% customer satisfaction

InterGlobal Assistance delivers 98% customer satisfaction

14 March 2013
International Womens’ day - benefits offer women peace of mind and optimal well-being

International Womens’ day - benefits offer women peace of mind and optimal well-being

06 March 2013
Rise of unhealthy lifestyles in SA leading to soaring health problems

Rise of unhealthy lifestyles in SA leading to soaring health problems

01 March 2013
Budget reaction - Healthcare

Budget reaction - Healthcare

28 February 2013
InterGlobal partners with SATIB to provide Aloe Healthcare Insurance plans in Africa

InterGlobal partners with SATIB to provide Aloe Healthcare Insurance plans in Africa

27 February 2013
Private and public medical professionals concerned about NHI

Private and public medical professionals concerned about NHI

25 February 2013
A healthy lifestyle can beat the budget blues

A healthy lifestyle can beat the budget blues

21 February 2013