Medical schemes News

Guaranteed med scheme benefit stand

The BHF and SAMWUMed have't convinced a court to appeal against a judgement in which the court had confirmed that the PMBs guaranteed to members of medical schemes stand.

Districts named for NHI pilot

Pretoria will be one of 10 districts selected for a National Health Insurance (NHI) pilot programme from April 1, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi said.

Tshwane ready NHI implementation

Tshwane is ready for implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme pilot phase, Gauteng health MEC Ntombi Mekgwe has said.

Gap cover 'not the problem'

Top-up or gap cover is not the main problem; the lack of pricing regulations for healthcare providers is, says the Principal Officer of Liberty Medical Scheme, Andrew Edwards.

Hospital crisis: managers vs. cash

Pouring more cash into state hospitals is not the solution for the current crisis - good management is, says the Principal Officer of Profmed.

Americans without health coverage

As the US Supreme Court ponders the fate of healthcare reform in the current election year, a study released shows that one in four working-age Americans had no insurance.

Obese cost more than smokers

A study showed that both obesity and smoking led to persistently higher health care costs during the seven years examined by the researchers, but that obese workers have the highest health costs.

Mental health disorders a concern

Neuropsychiatric disorders have the third highest disease prevalence in South Africa behind HIV and other infectious diseases, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi said.

Is modern medicine dehumanised?

Health care workers enter their professions to help people; research shows that empathic, humane care improves outcomes. Yet dehumanisation is endemic.

Healthcare in demand

Health care in Gauteng is in demand, Premier Nomvula Mokonyane said.