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Resolution Health’s solvency strengthened as membership grows

06 March 2018 | Medical Schemes

Prudent management of resources sees scheme reaching new heights.

Innovation a critical part of the healthcare industry, but could push prices out of proportion

06 March 2018 | General

Innovation is an essential part of improving the healthcare industry. However, with innovation comes the unavoidable hike in prices that has the potential of placing health insurance just out of reach of those who need it the most.

Bestmed Medical Scheme announces decision not to pass on the increased VAT burden to its members

06 March 2018 | Medical Schemes

The latest amendment to the Value-added Tax (VAT) Act relating to the increase in VAT rate from 14% to 15% will be implemented effective 1 April 2018. As of, service provider tariffs such as doctors, specialists and hospitals, all medicines and consumables billed to medical schemes will increase by 1%.

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.

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