NHI causes uncertainty for medical schemes
NHI causes uncertainty with its ambitious goals in South Africa. Analyse the challenges to health financing reforms and public funding.
NHI Act Legal Challenge: SAMA’s Fight for Justice
The South African Medical Association (SAMA) has initiated a legal battle. It is fighting the controversial National Health Insurance (NHI) Act. SAMA wants the court to declare the Act unconstitutional. The group highlights a major funding shortfall. This NHI Act legal challenge questions the plan’s massive tax burden. Huge Funding Required Research shows the NHI…...
Low-Cost Benefit Options Extended Until 2027
The new extension for low-cost benefit options ensures continued affordable health insurance coverage for many families in need.
Healthcare coalition opposes collective bargaining plan
A coalition of healthcare organisations has called on the government to abandon its proposed collective bargaining scheme for private healthcare providers.
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.
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.
Final report on racial profiling investigation delayed again
The final report from the investigation into racial profiling in medical schemes is delayed. The report investigated discrimination in medical aid processes.
Flawed assumptions behind South Africa’s healthcare reform
The BHF's Dr Katlego Mothudi warns of misconceptions about medical schemes following the signing of the NHI Bill, stressing the need for accurate information.