Trust in doctors fades in the digital age
The rise of medical and health influencers is changing how people access healthcare information and is eroding public trust in traditional healthcare professionals.
SAPPF takes legal action against controversial NHI Act
The South African Private Practitioners Forum (SAPPF) has launched a legal challenge against the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act, raising concerns about its constitutionality.
CMS responds to Bonitas corruption allegations
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.
NHI poses a significant risk to SA’s economic reform
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.
SAHPRA calls for Increased National Treasury funding
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.
Younger South Africans turning to medical insurance
As healthcare trends evolve, medical schemes like Discovery Health and Compcare are introducing innovative wellness programs to meet consumer demand for proactive health management.