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Council for Medical Schemes withdraws accreditation of Strata Healthcare Management (PTY) LTD, as managed care organisation

05 June 2017

The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS), regulator of the medical schemes industry, has withdrawn the accreditation of STRATA Healthcare Management (PTY) LTD as a managed care organisation with effect from 31 May 2017. This follows the entity’s failure to meet ‘the fit and proper’ criteria for rendering medical scheme administration services, as set out in Medical Schemes Act, 131 of 1998 (the Act).

Robust cost-containment strategies crucial to fight healthcare inflation

30 March 2017

Escalating healthcare inflation and costs are one of the key concerns facing the medical scheme industry. Bonitas Medical Fund believes that the only way forward is rigorous negotiations premised on strategic purchasing and the development of advanced managed care protocols.

CMS welcomes ruling on defamation matter brought by Genesis medical scheme

30 March 2017

The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS), is pleased with the High Court judgment on the defamation matter brought against it by the Genesis medical scheme.

Hospital negotiations crucial to healthcare cost – containment

22 February 2017

Strategic negotiating results in cost containment and no hospital co-payment for Bonitas members.

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Recently announced changes to medical cover provider rules should ultimately benefit consumers – GTC Healthcare

31 January 2017

CMS CE & registrar of medical schemes passed away

23 January 2017

Appeal Board ruling clarifies application of section 59(2) of the Medical Schemes Act

09 December 2016

Cost of the top 10 open medical scheme hospital plans in South Africa in 2017

22 November 2016

Guide to maximising your bang for your buck from your medical aid

04 November 2016

CMS releases annual report confirming healthy state of the medical schemes

18 October 2016

Strong focus on affordable healthcare in 2017

13 October 2016

10.98% Average Risk Increase in Bestmed’s 2017 member contributions

07 October 2016

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