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Tackling healthcare issues in South Africa

16 November 2015 | General

In South Africa, private and public health systems exist side by side. The public system serves the vast majority of the population, but is underfunded and understaffed. The wealthiest of the population use the private system and are better served than the poor.

Hospital performance should be measured in terms of patient outcomes

10 November 2015 | General

Dr Bobby Ramasia, executive principal officer of Bonitas Medical Fund says that although recent efforts to measure hospitals’ performance are one dimensional, they are a step in the right direction.

CMS provides advice on choosing a medical scheme and benefit option for 2016

09 November 2015 | Medical Schemes

Prospective and current medical scheme members are encouraged to choose wisely when selecting the right scheme and benefit options for 2016 says the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS), regulator of the medical schemes industry.

SA urged to kickstart summer with a healthier lifestyle

03 November 2015 | General

The latest statistics published in the Lancet medical journal indicate that South Africa has the highest obesity rate in Sub-Saharan Africa, with 61% of the South African population being overweight or obese. These shocking statistics indicate that more South Africans need to consider making effective lifestyle changes in order to maintain a healthier life.

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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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