Discovery Health Sees Membership Decline in 2024
Explore the recent trends in Discovery Health membership with a notable decline in 2024. Learn more about the changing landscape.
Gauteng Health pay chaos sparks doctor fury
Gauteng Health pay chaos leaves public doctors without expected overtime payments, revealing deep systemic issues in healthcare.
Netcare on track to meet revenue guidance despite challenges
Netcare, revenue growth, occupancy rates, CEO Richard Friedland, share buyback, South African healthcare
Experts warn against using PIC funds for NHI and hospitals
Experts warn that a proposal to use Public Investment Corporation (PIC) funds for NHI is misguided as these funds belong to government employees/pensioners.
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.
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.
Rising medical costs: A warning shot for SA consumers
The key factors driving the 2025 medical scheme contribution hikes in South Africa include medical inflation and chronic disease prevalence.