Medical scheme financial pressure intensifies as healthcare costs, an ageing population, and a R11.64bn operating deficit squeeze the sector.
Medical Scheme Financial Pressure Escalates As Costs Soar
Original Article by Tamar Kahn | Business Day | 4 June 2026
Medical scheme financial pressure intensifies as healthcare costs, an ageing population, and a R11.64bn operating deficit squeeze the sector.
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