"As healthcare leaders, we need to interchangeably look at healthcare through a microscope and through a telescope. Sometimes you have to zoom in to solve specific problems, and other times you have look into the future. Today I'd like us to…
“We are honoured to be part of the global community of stroke centres working every day to improve the quality of stroke treatment, with the ultimate aim of securing the safest, most appropriate care to promote the best possible outcome for…
“Investing in state-of-the-art equipment designed for clinical precision while simultaneously improving the patient experience is crucial to safety and cancer outcomes and is invaluable for people requiring such treatment,” says Dr Cindy Aitton,…
"Our aim is to break away from the traditional medical aid model to redefine healthcare. Our approach isn't just about doing things differently; it's about doing them better, creating a healthcare experience that fits seamlessly into a digitally…
“On behalf of the HFA, we are pleased to formally welcome Thoneshan Naidoo, an experienced leader in the South African private healthcare industry on board at this critical juncture for South African healthcare and the industry in the role of Chief…
"We're always looking for new and better ways to deliver health outcomes. We know that healthcare costs due to unnecessary admissions are high and negatively affect the health and wellness of our members, so adopting this innovative approach…
"In determining the Discovery Health Medical Scheme contribution increases for 2025, the priority is maintaining the industry-leading benefits enjoyed by Discovery Health Medical Scheme members, while ensuring contributions remain affordable…
“The system uses fixed cameras in the treatment room to track patients’ skin surface in three dimensions, for both setup and motion management during radiotherapy, ensuring precise positioning and monitoring during radiation treatment," says…
"The importance of measuring quality in healthcare is key to the sustainability of the health sector. It is instrumental in ensuring patient safety by identifying and mitigating risks, leading to fewer medical errors and improved patient outcomes.…
"The key to this collective journey towards equality must be to level up the quality of healthcare rather than compromise patient care for all. This is necessary to ensure South Africa does not lag behind international medical and technological…
“Research indicates that on a physical level, therapy dogs can help lower blood pressure, increase beneficial hormones, and decrease stressful hormones. But the real benefit is on a psychological level, as therapy dogs can help with stress relief…
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