"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…
"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…
"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 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…
“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…
"Most people with hypertension don't have any symptoms that something is wrong. Some people have headaches, shortness of breath, dizziness, chest pain, heart palpitations and nose bleeds which they may not always link to chronic high blood pressure,"…
“These trends are worrying in the sense that many of these cancer diagnoses are likely to be at much later stages of detection and this has a profound impact for patients in terms of the success and cost of their treatment," says Martin Rimmer,…
“The emotive political rhetoric around NHI recently does not consider the transformative power of shifting more people to private healthcare, thereby improving access to quality healthcare and resource allocation, which weigh heavily on public…
“Understanding the deep challenges that members face when accessing medical scheme benefits is a key passion and strength of mine. Many members feel vulnerable and stressed when faced with critical health conditions, and this drives my commitment…
"The WELLTH Fund has had a powerful impact in encouraging people to complete their annual Health Checks and reinforced the value of preventive care in increasing the lifespan and health span of members of Discovery Health Medical Scheme," says…
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