South Africa’s private healthcare sector is haemorrhaging up to R28 billion a year due to rampant fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA). This directly threatens the quality of care and financial stability of medical cover for millions of citizens. The stark warning comes from the Health Funders Association (HFA), which estimates the losses represent a staggering…
Billions Lost to Fraud and Waste Cripple SA’s Private Healthcare
Original Article by Arthur Goldstuck | Business Times | 17 August 2025
South Africa's private healthcare sector is haemorrhaging up to R28 billion a year due to rampant fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA). This directly threatens the quality of care and financial stability of medical cover for millions of citizens. The stark warning comes from the Health Funders Association (HFA), which estimates the losses represent a staggering […]