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Opinions / 19-09-24 / Vukosi Sambo

Vukosi Sambo | Leveraging AI for improved healthcare outcomes

"The primary role of AI in medical schemes is to analyse and interpret large datasets to improve healthcare delivery and optimise costs. Specifically, machine learning enables the identification and prediction of patterns, trends, and relationships…

Opinions / 06-06-24 / Brian Harris

Brian Harris | Helping the emerging workforce access quality, affordable private healthcare

"Entry-level medical aid options such as hospital plans are often ideal, but with the reduced premium comes an increased likelihood of medical expense shortfalls, as well as co-payments and sub-limits. This is where gap cover is an invaluable…

Opinions / 15-05-24 / Sisanda Ndlovu

Samantha Varela | Why the retroactive date on your medical malpractice insurance policy matters

"In essence, a policyholder's retroactive date refers to the date that they first obtained or incepted their insurance policy. This is essentially the starting point from which insurers will consider any claims made; the birth of your insurance…

Opinions / 14-05-24 / Sandra Sampson

Sandra Sampson | Specialist TES providers optimising healthcare operations

"Many healthcare organisations now operate with a 50/50 ratio of permanent placements and temporary resources, which gives them the flexibility to accommodate the ever-shifting demands of patient care staffing, while safeguarding the delivery…

Opinions / 24-04-24 / Nabeela Cassim

Nabeela Cassim | Confronting the Crisis: SA's battle against rising STIs and HIV

"As the country battles both a high HIV prevalence and rising rates of other STIs, the lessons from the past underscore the critical need for evidence-based public health policies that integrate the treatment and management of HIV and STIs,"…

Opinions / 22-02-24 / Dondo Mogajane

Dondo Mogajane | National Budget delivers temporary reprieve, but danger still looms

"The reality is that the South African economy is simply not growing fast enough to create wealth for our people and turn the tide on lingering social issues, especially as economic growth continues to lag far beyond population growth," says…

Opinions / 14-02-24 / Aleesha Reddy

Aleesha Reddy | Healthcare Insurance Claims: the next frontier of trends and predictions emerge

"The healthcare landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, shaped by a confluence of factors ranging from technological advancements to the profound impact of climate change. Understanding and adapting to these trends is crucial for both…

Opinions / 07-02-24 / Dr Michael Obeng

Leveraging digital health technologies to enhance access to medicines in Africa

"The African continent is currently undergoing a transformative period in its healthcare sector, marked by a growing focus on leveraging digital health technologies to enhance access to medicines and pharmaceutical services," says Dr. Michael…