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The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) addresses Michael Avery’s criticism regarding Bonitas and highlights concerns over long-term contracts that hinder competition in South Africa’s medical scheme administration sector.

PSG Financial Services CEO Francois Gouws has called for business-friendly policies in South Africa, warning that the uncosted National Health Insurance (NHI) poses risks to the economy’s reform.

The SA Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has appealed to the National Treasury for more funding, warning of operational risks due to over-reliance on fee income.

As healthcare trends evolve, medical schemes like Discovery Health and Compcare are introducing innovative wellness programs to meet consumer demand for proactive health management.

Massive investment in human resources, interdisciplinary training, and public-private integration is essential to achieving equity and access under NHI.

The key factors driving the 2025 medical scheme contribution hikes in South Africa include medical inflation and chronic disease prevalence.

South Africa’s HIV prevention pill programme leads globally with 1.65M users by August 2024, aiming to reduce new infections and meet UNAIDS targets by 2025.

New studies confirm the effectiveness of a six-month HIV prevention injection, showing remarkable results in reducing infections across diverse populations.

Unpacking the governance crisis at Bonitas Medical Fund – concerns rise over trustees’ decisions and potential conflicts of interest.

Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic can guide South Africa’s National Health Insurance (NHI) towards achieving health equity for all citizens.

The final report from the investigation into racial profiling in medical schemes is delayed. The report investigated discrimination in medical aid processes.