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Disciplinary hearing: Chief Executive and Registrar of the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS)

17 March 2015 | General

The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS), an autonomous statutory body created by parliament to regulate Medical Schemes in South Africa, today announced that the independent forensic investigation of Dr Monwabisi Gantsho, Chief Executive of CMS and Registrar of Medical Schemes was recently finalised. Dr Gantsho was suspended from his positions on 14 April 2014 pending an investigation into certain allegations made against him.

Salt – the secret killer

11 March 2015 | General

Many people are unaware of the hidden danger lurking in what seems like an innocent seasoning found in our everyday diets – salt. With World Salt Awareness Week running from 16-22 March, Executive Principal Officer of Liberty Medical Scheme (LMS), Andrew Edwards, advises how to protect yourself against the negative health effects of too much salt.

South Africa needs clear legislation against the use of e-cigarettes

11 March 2015 | General

The City of Cape Town recently warned they will escalate their efforts to clarify legislation around alternative smoking devices, such as hookah pipes (commonly known as hubbly bubblies) and e-cigarettes this year.

BHF responds to ‘Medical aid battle’ reported in The Times

09 March 2015 | General

According to an article published in The Times today (6 March 2014), medical scheme members could find their cover reduced if a legal battle to have the prescribed minimum benefits (PMBs) capped is successful. The article states that the South African Municipal Workers' Union Medical Aid (SAMWUMED) and Genesis Medical Scheme have taken Minister of Health, Aaron Motsoaledi, to court to have the regulation requiring cover of prescribed minimum benefits - irrespective of the cost - struck down.

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