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AI in Healthcare: RFK Jr Wants Patients to Take Charge

AI in Healthcare: RFK Jr Wants Patients to Take Charge

US health secretary RFK Jr sees AI in healthcare as a tool to put patients in charge. What this means for doctors and drugmakers.

Medical Negligence Claims: Structured Settlements Proposed

Medical Negligence Claims: Structured Settlements Proposed

The Law Reform Commission proposes replacing lump-sum payouts for medical negligence claims against the state with structured settlements.

Medicolegal Liability: Eastern Cape Halves Its Bill

Medicolegal Liability: Eastern Cape Halves Its Bill

The Eastern Cape cut its medicolegal liability from R38bn to under R19bn, but experts say safer care must follow the savings.

NHI Communications Contracts Face R182m Scrutiny

NHI communications contracts worth R182m face scrutiny over spending, health programme funding and oversight.

Netcare patient volumes support FY guidance

Netcare patient volumes support FY guidance

Netcare patient volumes increased in FY2026 as hospital activity and demand for mental health services strengthened.