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Fight flu at work the old-fashioned way this winter

17 April 2012 | General

With the scientific community still undecided on the effectiveness of flu vaccines, Dr. Lerato Motshudi of Alexander Forbes Health says there are other, proven, ways to reduce the transmission of influenza in the workplace this winter.

Joint explanatory press statement by the National Treasury and the Department of Health on draft health insurance products and medical scheme demarcation regulations

17 April 2012 | General

The Minister of Finance, in concurrence with the Minister of Health, published for public comment the draft Demarcation Regulations (“Regulations”) on 2 March 2012. The draft Regulations aim to find an appropriate balance between the role played by certai

Type-2 Diabetes makes up 90% of worldwide diabetes statistics

11 April 2012 | General

Statistics released by Fedhealth, based on member statistics, indicate that Type-2 diabetes ranks second in terms of the authorised cost of chronic medication per annum, coming in second to hypertension which ranks first. Figures show that the total ann

Obesity ruling may have serious impact on patient’s health

03 April 2012 | General

The recent ruling requiring medical schemes that screen patients for joint replacement benefits to now fund the surgery regardless of the patient’s weight, fails to take into account the fact that patients should be ‘fit for surgery’ or else risk facing e

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If you had to hazard a guess, when do you reckon the COFI Bill will be signed into law?

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2026, as promised 2027 looks more likely Impossible to say More consultation needed

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National Health Insurance - Districts Named

29 March 2012 | General

Provide for your medical expenses in retirement

20 March 2012 | General

Reduction of TB claims might be seen following the budget speech

19 March 2012 | General

Plan to cut medical top-up and gap cover could hurt consumers and medical schemes

15 March 2012 | General

Tackling Tuberculosis: How businesses in South Africa can respond

14 March 2012 | General

CMS: You cannot enrich yourself unjustly

13 March 2012 | General

Our health care is not for sale

07 March 2012 | General

Hypertension is top chronic condition by frequency

06 March 2012 | General

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