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Were the seeds of 2017 sown in 2007?

01 March 2018 | General

According to PwC’s Health Research Institute’s annual report ‘Top health industry issues of 2017, A year of uncertainty and opportunity’ – patient-centrism, consumer choice, quality, affordability – are hallmarks of the pivot toward value-based care, one of the most powerful forces reshaping the industry.

The big four - know your numbers

26 February 2018 | General

‘South Africa is heading for a disaster if the number of people living with chronic lifestyle diseases does not change.’ That’s what both the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) and the Medical Research Council warned two years ago. The Council described the problem of these non-communicable diseases as an ‘emerging epidemic’.

Heads up on health ahead of taps running dry

08 February 2018 | General

When the dam levels reach 13.5%, the Cape Town will begin to shut down its reticulation system in residential areas, which essentially means the taps will run dry. Day Zero, currently earmarked for 11 May 2018, has serious ramifications for the city, which has already been declared a disaster area, and its close on 4 million residents.

BHF says SEP needs greater transparency from pharmaceutical industry

05 February 2018 | General

The Board of Healthcare Funders of Southern Africa (BHF) has come out in support of the recent announcement by the Minister of Health to limit the increase in the single exit price for medicines and scheduled substances to 1,26%.

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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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