“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…
“When any surgery to the lower colon is required, we are working within extremely narrow confines within the pelvis, and precision is therefore paramount to preserving bowel function when performing these operations,” says Dr Forgan, one of…
"The signing of the Bill has caused significant confusion. Although the Bill is now law, this does not mean that we can simply walk into any private healthcare facility and expect treatment. It also does not mean that anyone should cancel their…
"This innovative medical insurance ensures access to private healthcare during emergencies, making NetcarePlus the only provider in South Africa to offer unlimited cover for emergency medical treatment. From transport to intensive care, surgery,…
The growth in the healthcare advertising market is due to the increasing adoption of telehealth, with the North America region expected to hold the largest healthcare advertising market share.
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