Healthcare

Genesis Medical Scheme announces the lowest contribution increase for 2020

Across the private healthcare industry in South Africa, members of medical schemes are bracing themselves for a 10% increase in their 2020 contributions, exceeding the general inflation rate by 4.6%.

Medical scheme inflation explained

A high road scenario for diabetes reversal

There is a growing body of research that suggests that one of the world’s most devastating illnesses, diabetes, can be reversed.

Costs continue to rise

While fraud, waste and abuse remain a concern, healthcare costs continue to rise. According to the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) Annual Report for 2018/2019 the year 2018 was a challenging year for schemes as there was an increase in claims, utilisation, etc.