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Private sector must propose its own NHI solutions

Private sector must propose its own NHI solutions

19 September 2012 | General

There have been fierce debates within the private healthcare sector since the South Africa government announced plans to implement universal healthcare coverage through the National Health Insurance (NHI). While there may be challenges, it is critical tha

Discriminatory health insurance products and prescribed minimum benefits

Discriminatory health insurance products and prescribed minimum benefits

19 September 2012 | General

Out of concern for the possible dilution of the right of health protection through medical schemes, a letter has been sent by civil society organisations, in the form of SECTION27, the Helen Suzman Foundation, and the Chair of Social Security at Wits Univ

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 | General

The Council for Medical Schemes is concerned that some entities in the medical schemes industry employ false advertising strategies to deliberately mislead the public.

Stability and sustainability remain top priorities for Fedhealth in 2013

Stability and sustainability remain top priorities for Fedhealth in 2013

14 September 2012 | Medical Schemes

Fedhealth, one of the larger medical schemes in the country, announced yesterday that once again, due to its forward planning, partnerships and drive to provide sustainable, guaranteed cover for its members, a modest and predictable average contribution i

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New top-end benefit option ensures ultimate in healthcare

New top-end benefit option ensures ultimate in healthcare

13 September 2012 | Medical Schemes
Three pillars of medical scheme sustainability

Three pillars of medical scheme sustainability

13 September 2012 | General
Good oral health vital to overall wellness

Good oral health vital to overall wellness

11 September 2012 | General
Medical schemes get a clean bill of health

Medical schemes get a clean bill of health

06 September 2012 | General
CMS: Sizwe Medical Fund under provisional curatorship

CMS: Sizwe Medical Fund under provisional curatorship

05 September 2012 | Medical Schemes
CMS: Regulator of medical schemes releases Annual Report

CMS: Regulator of medical schemes releases Annual Report

05 September 2012 | General
CMS Annual Report shows SA healthcare in strong shape, attracting new members

CMS Annual Report shows SA healthcare in strong shape, attracting new members

05 September 2012 | General
 Bonitas Medical Fund curatorship lifted

Bonitas Medical Fund curatorship lifted

03 September 2012 | Medical Schemes