
NHI Legal Challenges: Minister Calls For Out‑Of‑Court Resolution
Finance Minister Godongwana urges the settlement of NHI legal challenges to fast‑track universal healthcare and ease delays from court cases.

US Healthcare Spending Rose Sharply to $5.3 Trillion in 2024
US healthcare spending in 2024 jumped 7.2% to $5.3 trillion, driven by rising insurance enrolment, service use, and administrative costs.

Aspen Pharmacare Business Sale Sparks Investor Optimism
Aspen Pharmacare business sale boosts investor confidence. A strategic pivot following a turbulent 2025 rebuilds financial flexibility.

Hospital-Acquired Infections Lack National Tracking
Hospital-acquired infections remain untracked nationally, risking thousands of preventable deaths and silent outbreaks in public hospitals.

Discovery Health Claims Reversal follows member outcry
Discovery Health claims will now be covered by the scheme after a processing error led to member outcry and regulatory scrutiny.

European Drug Pricing Dispute Escalates Over US Deals
European drug pricing dispute heats up as pharma giants demand higher returns after US price cuts. Tensions are on the rise.

Discovery Health Claims Error Triggers Outrage Over Oversight
Discovery Health claims error prompts backlash as 16,000 members face repayments. Critics question the administrative failure.

GEMS Tariff Intervention Underway Amid Affordability Concerns
GEMS tariff intervention planned as government responds to sharp price hikes affecting public service members and affordability pressures.

Medscheme Bonitas Legal Battle Over RFPs Escalates Amid Probe
Medscheme Bonitas legal battle over administrator RFPs intensifies as CMS probe and governance concerns cloud SA’s healthcare procurement.

NHLS Cancer Test Outsourcing Hits R116m As Backlog Cleared
NHLS cancer test outsourcing cost R116m to clear backlogs, raising sustainability concerns amid tight healthcare budgets.