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Health Inquiry Terms of Reference published

03 December 2013 | General

The first market inquiry under the Amendment Act, into the private healthcare sector in South Africa, has been formally announced by the Competition Commission.

Why the size of your medical aid doesn’t matter

26 November 2013 | Medical Schemes

With most medical schemes having already reported their annual member contribution increases for 2014, many South Africans may be wondering whether their affiliation to their current medical scheme is still worthwhile. Often the misperception that the size of a medical aid is an important deciding-factor tends to cloud their value judgement, when in fact the size is of no particular relevance.

Misinformation around PMBs sees rise in CMS complaints

21 November 2013 | Medical Schemes

Misinformation provided to consumers with regards to what exactly is covered under the payment of Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMBs) has resulted in a number of complaints to the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) over the past year.

Hypnosis for smokers now covered by medical aid for the first time

20 November 2013 | General

With nearly six million people around the world dying of tobacco related illnesses each year and well over 44 000 of these being South Africans, big strides need to be taken to ensure that this figure is significantly reduced locally. Genesis Medical Scheme has realised the gravity of this issue, deciding to support its members in their smoking cessation efforts through provision of an option to use their savings for hypnosis - a first in South Africa.

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Medical schemes financial performance improves, but rising claims may impact future performance

14 November 2013 | Medical Schemes

Diabetes will be the seventh leading cause of death by 2030

13 November 2013 | General

Co-ordinated approach to treating diabetes leads to healthier outcomes for patients and medical scheme

11 November 2013 | General

Boost your brain to ace those exams

07 November 2013 | General

Stay young while growing older

07 November 2013 | General

SA's absenteism rate can be mitigated via effective wellbeing programmes

04 November 2013 | General

Inquiry into private healthcare sector to focus on cost drivers, says Competition Commission

31 October 2013 | General

Expert says cost of delivering hospital services almost the same for public and private hospitals

29 October 2013 | General

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