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Medical Schemes / 11-04-25 / Duty Editor

Medihelp celebrates 120 years of excellence in healthcare cover

“Reaching 120 years is an extraordinary achievement that reflects the trust and loyalty of our members and the dedication of our teams. Our longevity is a testament to our ability to adapt to the times while remaining true to our core values.…

Medical Schemes / 11-04-25 / Duty Editor

Medihelp appoints Werner van Deventer as Head: Product and Business Development

“Medihelp is confident that under Werner’s leadership, the Product and Business Development team will continue to thrive, delivering solutions that meet evolving market needs while deepening the trusted relationships Medihelp has built over…

Medical Schemes / 10-04-25 / Daniel Nkosi

Unlocking value and security: advantages of industry medical schemes

“Private members of open schemes claim, on average, up to 30% more than their counterparts in industry medical schemes, showcasing the high degree of anti-selection faced by many open medical schemes. CGMS, with its focus on employer groups…

Medical Schemes / 28-03-25 / Jane Khumalo

Medscheme welcomes landmark healthcare fraud conviction

"This conviction is a testament to the perseverance of our forensic and legal teams, who have worked tirelessly to hold fraudsters accountable. Fraud in healthcare is not a victimless crime—it erodes trust and deprives patients of much-needed…

Medical Schemes / 09-01-25 / Reo Botes

Reo Botes | Don't let the jargon stop you from finding the best medical cover

"There is so much jargon surrounding the industry, from waiting periods, penalties, exclusions, limitations of pre-existing conditions to application of formularies, preferred providers, and tariff codes, to name a few," says Reo Botes is Managing…

Medical Schemes / 22-11-24 / Jane Khumalo

Healthcare Financial Plan 2025: balancing necessity and affordability

"The most crucial aspect right now is to secure your healthcare cover which is fundamental to carrying you through a potential health crisis, ensuring that you get the best possible private medical care in your time of need," explains Jacqui…

Medical Schemes / 17-10-24 / Daniel Nkosi

Medical aid made better: CompCare’s giant leap

"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…

Medical Schemes / 09-10-24 / Staff Writer

Health Funders Association appoints Thoneshan Naidoo as new CEO

“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…

Medical Schemes / 18-09-24 / Duty Editor

Discovery Health announces contribution increases for 2025

"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…

Medical Schemes / 28-06-24 / Reo Botes

Reo Botes | NHI Bill enactment should not spark panic or knee-jerk reactions

"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…

Medical Schemes / 20-05-24 / Daniel Nkosi

Human-centric AI governance crucial to protecting healthcare interests

“The information collected by AI systems can be used to nudge humans on a subconscious level to make certain decisions. The Cambridge Analytica case study is an alarming example of failed AI governance. In this example, people’s Facebook data…

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