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Prevention, detection and cover vital in conquering diabetes

Prevention, detection and cover vital in conquering diabetes

13 November 2012

Approximately 6.5-million South Africans are currently living with some form of diabetes. However, while the illness can be avoided or easily controlled, it is essential that those affected have the appropriate medical cover to ensure the disease is effec

The future of hospital cash plans

The future of hospital cash plans

22 October 2012

The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) is unhappy with recent insurance innovations that if feels push into the medical schemes space. Discussions between the Regulator, the Department of Health, the Financial Services Board (FSB) and National Treasury – p

South Africans urged to watch out for hidden dangers of hospital infections

South Africans urged to watch out for hidden dangers of hospital infections

18 October 2012

With around 6 million cases of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) occurring each year across the United States, Europe and Japan alone - according to the medical technology company BD - HAIs are fast becoming a major cause of morbidity and mortality

Companies urged to review medical schemes during renewal period

Companies urged to review medical schemes during renewal period

17 October 2012

The final quarter of the year marks the annual renewal season for medical schemes, as they review the claims and contributions of the previous 12 months to determine any price increases and benefit changes for the following year. This is a crucial opportu

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Preventative healthcare can make NHI a reality

Preventative healthcare can make NHI a reality

09 October 2012
Comment by CEO of Metropolitan Health, in response to CMS re false advertising and high admin fees

Comment by CEO of Metropolitan Health, in response to CMS re false advertising and high admin fees

21 September 2012
BHF on the Supreme Court of Appeal Judgement regarding PMB's

BHF on the Supreme Court of Appeal Judgement regarding PMB's

21 September 2012
Private sector must propose its own NHI solutions

Private sector must propose its own NHI solutions

19 September 2012
Discriminatory health insurance products and prescribed minimum benefits

Discriminatory health insurance products and prescribed minimum benefits

19 September 2012
CMS: Regulator of medical schemes concerned over false advertising, high administration fees

CMS: Regulator of medical schemes concerned over false advertising, high administration fees

19 September 2012
Three pillars of medical scheme sustainability

Three pillars of medical scheme sustainability

13 September 2012
Good oral health vital to overall wellness

Good oral health vital to overall wellness

11 September 2012