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Medical Aid

A new low-cost medical scheme is here from Discovery Health

2 days

Are you thinking about changing medical schemes but not sure of the risks? Medshield shares guidance

Medical Aid

Are you thinking about changing medical schemes but not sure of the risks? Medshield shares guidance

Issued by Stone 3 days

There is opportunity for innovation in South Africa’s healthcare landscape, says Medshield’s Kevin Aron

Medical Aid

There is opportunity for innovation in South Africa’s healthcare landscape, says Medshield’s Kevin Aron

Kevin Aron, Issued by Stone 4 Nov 2024

Medical Aid

2025 Medical scheme contribution hikes: What's driving the surge and what does this mean for you?

18 Oct 2024

Source: Josua Joubert, chief executive and principal officer of CompCare.

Healthcare

Imagine signing up for medical aid today and being covered tomorrow!

16 Oct 2024

Public Health

The impact of fraud, waste, and abuse on medical-scheme members and strategies for industry reform

15 Oct 2024

Medshield launches 2025 benefits, unlocking personalised value for members as their Partner for Life

Medical Aid

Medshield launches 2025 benefits, unlocking personalised value for members as their Partner for Life

Issued by Stone 11 Oct 2024

Understanding your medical aid benefits is crucial to avoid unexpected issues, says Medshield

Medical Aid

Understanding your medical aid benefits is crucial to avoid unexpected issues, says Medshield

Issued by Stone 1 Oct 2024

The reality of South Africa's looming healthcare costs: Medshield's Kevin Aron unpacks the NHI

NHI

The reality of South Africa's looming healthcare costs: Medshield's Kevin Aron unpacks the NHI

Kevin Aron, Issued by Stone 1 Oct 2024

Medshield explains the difference between medical aid schemes and medical insurance

Medical Aid

Medshield explains the difference between medical aid schemes and medical insurance

Issued by Stone 25 Sep 2024

Unpacking the NHI Act: Medshield’s Kevin Aron explains the changing healthcare landscape

NHI

Unpacking the NHI Act: Medshield’s Kevin Aron explains the changing healthcare landscape

Kevin Aron, Issued by Stone 20 Sep 2024

Getting to grips with healthcare inflation

Medical Aid

Getting to grips with healthcare inflation

Kathy Malherbe, Issued by Bonitas 19 Sep 2024

Medshield's guide to understanding prescribed minimum benefits

Medical Aid

Medshield's guide to understanding prescribed minimum benefits

Issued by Stone 5 Sep 2024

Healthcare

Healthcare’s blank cheque safety net pushes up costs

3 Sep 2024

The Ask Afrika team with Bonitas - from left: Dr Andrea Rademeyer, Dr Sarina Howie, Faye Joubert, Lee Callakoppen (Bonitas), Serisha Singh (Bonitas) and Shane Perumal (Bonitas), with Siphiliswe Dlamini and Maria Petousis.

Medical Aid

A quintet of awards for medical scheme

Issued by Bonitas 2 Sep 2024

Source: Supplied. Aurélien Breton.

Healthcare

Aurélien Breton: A champion of patient access to innovation in South Africa

30 Aug 2024

Source: Supplied. Charlton Murove, head of research, Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF).

Public Health

Risk-based Capital models: The key to healthcare scheme sustainability

19 Aug 2024

Source: © Bizcommunity The Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) has ruled that Discovery has to remove or amend an advertisement for the second time in the space of less than a month

Advertising

Second Discovery advert ruled misleading by ARB

Danette Breitenbach 9 Jul 2024

Liver health matters, by Medshield

Public Health

Liver health matters, by Medshield

Issued by Stone 28 Jun 2024

Source: @DIRCO_ZA/X

Healthcare

Navigating healthcare reforms in South Africa’s GNU

27 Jun 2024

Medihelp reports strong growth, more younger members join

Medical Aid

Medihelp reports strong growth, more younger members join

Issued by Medihelp 25 Jun 2024

Discovery Health says Road Accident Fund in breach of court order

Automotive

Discovery Health says Road Accident Fund in breach of court order

Tania Broughton 21 Jun 2024

Medical Aid

NHI Bill impact: Dispelling misconceptions around medical schemes

18 Jun 2024

Medical aid cover for durable medical equipment and assistive devices, by Medshield

Medical Aid

Medical aid cover for durable medical equipment and assistive devices, by Medshield

Issued by Stone 14 Jun 2024

Unlocking in-network healthcare: Tips and perks from Medshield

Medical Aid

Unlocking in-network healthcare: Tips and perks from Medshield

Issued by Stone 12 Jun 2024

Medical Aid

Medical schemes’ new financial reporting standards: What members need to know

11 Jun 2024

It’s business as usual at medical schemes

Medical Aid

It’s business as usual at medical schemes

Issued by Bonitas 4 Jun 2024

NHI

Affinity Health expresses strong support for National Health Insurance Bill

22 May 2024

Finance

Ramaphosa's NHI Bill triggers South African insurer shares drop

20 May 2024

NHI

Signing the NHI into law is premature and unconstitutional, says Profmed CEO

15 May 2024

NHI

In a surprise move, Ramaphosa to sign NHI Bill into law before 29 May elections

14 May 2024

Healthcare

2024 BHF Titanium Award winners

9 May 2024

Bonitas excels at the Titanium Awards for the third year running

Medical Aid

Bonitas excels at the Titanium Awards for the third year running

Issued by Bonitas 9 May 2024

NHI

Widening private health access outpaces NHI progress

30 Apr 2024

Getting to grips with flu

Infectious Diseases

Getting to grips with flu

Issued by Bonitas 17 Apr 2024

How healthy are the taxpayers of South Africa?

Research

How healthy are the taxpayers of South Africa?

Issued by BrandMapp 13 Mar 2024

Source: Supplied. Margot Brews, head of health risk management strategy at Momentum Health Solutions.

Medtech

#BizTrends2024: AI in healthcare - from hype to a game-changing reality

Margot Brews 25 Jan 2024

NHI

Does NHI spell the end for medical aid and gap cover?

24 Jan 2024

Medical Aid

Mega gap insurance claims soar to R440k in 2023 amid escalating specialist fees

19 Jan 2024

Source: James White, the director of sales and marketing at Turnberry Management Risk Solutions.

Medical Aid

Understand your medical aid policy changes for 2024 and make an informed decision about your cover

James White 10 Jan 2024

Source: Supplied. Craig Comrie, chairperson of the Health Funders Association (HFA).

NHI

HFA: "NHI Bill threatens all citizens’ constitutional rights"

28 Dec 2023

NHI

BUSA and B4SA challenge "unconstitutional" NHI Bill

7 Dec 2023

NHI

Rubber stamping NHI Bill will have damaging consequences for SA for generations

27 Nov 2023

Medtech

Digital healthcare revolution taking effect in SA

23 Nov 2023

NHI

"Business must stop grovelling and realise its power to oppose NHI"

David Ansara 22 Nov 2023

5 signs of a responsible medical scheme

Medical Aid

5 signs of a responsible medical scheme

Issued by Medihelp 7 Nov 2023

Movember - it's not just about prostate health

Oncology

Movember - it's not just about prostate health

Issued by Bonitas 2 Nov 2023

Intercare Polokwane Medical and Dental Centre

Hospital Groups

Intercare Polokwane Medical and Dental Centre

Issued by Intercare 1 Nov 2023

Source: Supplied. Reo Botes, managing executive at Essential Employee Benefits.

Healthcare

Medical aid and medical insurance - what's the difference?

Reo Botes 24 Oct 2023

Source: Supplied. Josua Joubert, chief executive and principal officer of CompCare Medical Scheme.

Healthcare

Comprehensive healthcare support vital in ensuring food security

Josua Joubert 12 Oct 2023