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Keep your cholesterol levels in check this Winter

Keep your cholesterol levels in check this Winter

07 June 2013 | General

Previous research into how seasonal variations influence health shows that cholesterol levels, irrespective of diet, vary with the seasons, reaching their highest levels in the winter months. According to the research, seasonal changes in plasma volume ar

Competition Commission sets private healthcare under scrutiny

Competition Commission sets private healthcare under scrutiny

03 June 2013 | General

Whilst the Competition Commission enquiry into high prices in the private healthcare sector is predicted to result in forceful scrutiny of the industry, the enquiry illustrates incompatible rates for healthcare professionals and dreadful bills for their p

Liberty Medical Scheme posts strong 2012 audited financial results, scores high in member satisfaction

Liberty Medical Scheme posts strong 2012 audited financial results, scores high in member satisfaction

31 May 2013 | Medical Schemes

Following a year of unwavering focus on meeting members’ needs through an expanded range of exceptional option-based benefits, minimal increases to contributions and service excellence, Liberty Medical Scheme recently posted strong 2012 audited financial

Former trustee of Liberty Medical Scheme to pay back R1.7 million

Former trustee of Liberty Medical Scheme to pay back R1.7 million

31 May 2013 | General

The North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria on Tuesday (28 May 2013) ordered a former trustee of Liberty Medical Scheme (Liberty) to pay back the R1.7 million he had received from the scheme in terms of an illegal settlement agreement which saw him premature

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Breast cancer: 10 minutes can save your life

Breast cancer: 10 minutes can save your life

20 May 2013 | General
Healthy made easy

Healthy made easy

17 May 2013 | General
Selfmed addresses recent developments

Selfmed addresses recent developments

17 May 2013 | Medical Schemes
Healthcare sector inquiry welcomed to halt escalating prices

Healthcare sector inquiry welcomed to halt escalating prices

15 May 2013 | General
The four seasons of asthma

The four seasons of asthma

13 May 2013 | General
Improved funding for SA hospices crucial to the stability of local healthcare system

Improved funding for SA hospices crucial to the stability of local healthcare system

09 May 2013 | General
Selfmed Medical Scheme and regulator reach settlement

Selfmed Medical Scheme and regulator reach settlement

08 May 2013 | Medical Schemes
Liberty Medical Scheme supports government’s measures to curb salt intake

Liberty Medical Scheme supports government’s measures to curb salt intake

07 May 2013 | General