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International healthcare cover crucial for people moving to other countries

05 April 2016 | General

When individuals consider moving to another country, they must give attention to a number of financial considerations. However, some of these are not always addressed during the planning stages, as they might seem secondary to the main goals: establishing the correct legal status in the new state, identifying and acquiring residential property in the country, and finding good schools for their children. But not getting all one’s ducks in a row in good time can result in dire consequences.

Changes to Road Accident Fund (RAF) likely to increase malpractice suits for private doctors

29 March 2016 | General

Private doctors are likely to see an increase in malpractice suit possibilities because of pending changes to the Road Accident Fund. The situation, in turn, is ultimately likely to impact on fees passed on to private patients. This is according to Graham Anderson, CEO and Principal Officer of Profmed, who was commenting on a view first expressed by Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi.

Limiting salt content is a national responsibility

23 March 2016 | General

As the deadline for the first set of targets to reduce the amount of salt used in an array of food items approaches, Dr Bobby Ramasia, Principal Executive Officer of Bonitas Medical Fund, says that reducing salt intake is the responsibility of all South Africans.

Potential amalgamation between Bonitas Medical Fund and Liberty Medical Scheme

17 March 2016 | Medical Schemes

Two of South Africa’s most prominent medical schemes, Bonitas Medical Fund (‘Bonitas’) and Liberty Medical Scheme (‘LMS’), are in discussions to amalgamate to create an even stronger and more sustainable medical scheme that will provide enhanced cover and benefits to their respective members. If successful, the amalgamation will further entrench Bonitas’ role as a leader in the healthcare market.

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