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SA’s medical aid members at tipping point, AfriForum warns
Rising medical aid costs and the possible end to tax credits on medical aid contributions could be the breaking point for many South Africans,...
Health Department dithering over HMI, says BHF
The National Department of Health has denied dragging its heels over plans to make the cost of healthcare more affordable, after the Board of...
HASA urges mandatory medical aid enrolment to reduce public load
The Hospital Association of SA (Hasa) has predicted a massive 50% rise in spending on people reliant on public healthcare, and called for the...
Medical aid membership constant but 'unsustainable'
The number of medical scheme members has stayed nearly constant at 9m over the past decade, according to Sanlam Private Wealth (SPW), which says...
Small hospital groups get further competition rules reprieve
Smaller private hospital groups have been granted another five-year exemption from certain competition regulations by the Department of Trade, Industry & Competition (DTIC) in...
Mental health admissions on the rise – Netcare
Netcare, which owns 14 mental health hospitals with 1 007 beds, has said that paid patient days grew 7% in the half-year to March,...
Life Healthcare shakes up top echelons
Life Healthcare has made changes to its leadership structure after the disposal of the Alliance Medical Group (AMG), with the executive committees of Life Healthcare...
Mediclinic's alleged irregular billing sparks forensic probes
A whistle-blower’s allegations – that six Mediclinic hospitals are guilty of irregular billing practices – have opened a can of worms, with forensic investigations...
Private hospitals change focus as belts tighten
South Africa’s private hospital groups are turning to auxiliary healthcare services to boost margins, with the stagnant economy and a decline in admissions forcing...