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Top 20 hospitals announced based on medical scheme patient experience survey

29 August 2016 | General

The patient survey scores show more hospitals are meeting higher patient-care standards.

Innovations for better health outcomes

10 August 2016 | General

It is common knowledge that glossophobia, the fear of public speaking, is one of the most common phobias, with many people saying that they would rather die than stand on a stage in front of a large group of people.

Profmed Medical Scheme maintains strong rating from GCR

08 August 2016 | Medical Schemes

Global Credit Ratings (GCR) has affirmed the national scale claims paying ability rating assigned to Profmed of AA-(ZA), with the rating outlook accorded as Stable.

The winter blues and your workforce productivity

27 July 2016 | General

It is normal for people to experience the blues during long winter months. Overcast skies and staying in to avoid the cold may make a person feel a little miserable – even at work. But for some people - 20% according to studies - the "winter blues" is more than just a passing mood and can be linked to mental illness. Dr Belinda Richards from Metropolitan Health explains that Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a mood disorder characterised by depression, anxiety and/or emotional hypersensitivity during autumn and winter, can have a very real effect on people, and in turn on productivity.

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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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