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Little black box a dramatic demonstration of biotech risks
A little black box with engineered DNA has demonstrated AI’s bioterror potential.
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Sizwe Hosmed investigates claim inconsistencies
Sizwe Hosmed has hired KPMG to investigate a R162 million under-provision for claims discovered after their 2021 merger.
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Opposition vexed over Gauteng health budget
Union leader criticises the Gauteng health budget for ignoring fundamental problems, while DA’s Jack Bloom raised concerns about mismanagement.
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Cheaper health insurance gains popularity
Momentum reports a 5% increase in new members joining Momentum Health4Me, their health insurance scheme, in the last six months.
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Sizwe Hosmed scheme under investigation for possible fraud
Sizwe Hosmed Medical Scheme is under statutory management with the CMS. An investigation for possible fraud, impacting its solvency is underway.
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CMS recommends limiting 2025 contribution increases
The CMS has highlighted the importance of keeping medical scheme contributions affordable in light of high inflation and financial stress.
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GPs in England to limit patient appointments over funding dispute
GPs in England will limit patient appointments to 25 a day, following BMA’s new work-to-rule action due to funding disputes. This could potentially disrupt NHS services.
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Riding roughshod over NHI critics just won’t work
Whether Motsoaledi likes it or not, the ANC is no longer in full control, and NHI is less popular than he might think. He would benefit from starting to build some bridges.
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Sizwe Hosmed Medical Scheme under statutory management
The Council for Medical Schemes and the trustees are to co-manage the medical scheme, which has run into trouble with reserves.
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Gauteng department of health fails to spend R1.1 billion
The Gauteng department of health failed to spend R1.1 billion of its R60 billion budget for 2023/24, impacting critical services like cancer treatment due to poor financial management and planning issues.
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Growing demand for affordable primary health insurance
Momentum Health Solutions says South Africa sees a surge in affordable primary health insurance demand, driven by employers and unions offering basic services at lower costs compared to stagnant traditional medical schemes.
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Mark Bower to retire as Netcare chair
Bower joined the board as an independent non-executive director in 2015 and was appointed chairperson in January 2023.
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