Money Matters News

WCape allocates health budget

Western Cape health services will receive R14.6 billion for the new financial year, provincial MEC Theuns Botha announced.

Sama warns of medical complaints

An ongoing campaign "touting" for patients to lodge complaints against medical practitioners will bring adverse results, the SA Medical Association (Sama) said.

Health dept has settled debt

The Gauteng health department has settled in full all debts owed to medical suppliers up to the end of March, an official said.

Economy affects medical compliance

As the public labours under the effects of the recession, concerns are being raised about the effect that non-compliance with med treatments will have on individual health.

Make you year-end bonus count

Deep down you know it’s never a good idea to spend your entire bonus before the year is out.

Elder financial abuse season

Older adults need to know the warning signals of financial abuse and exploitation, how to prevent it, and what to do if it does occur.

Fat tax won't make people thin

A 'sin tax' applied to sweetened goods on store shelves is not the most efficient, effective method of lowering kilojoule-intake from sweet food, according to new research.

It pays to be healthier

Targeted financial incentives for patients can lead to health behaviour change.

The secret of success

What do you want your future to look like and how are you going to achieve that vision?

New medical tax credit

A new medical tax credit will come into force in March 2012, replacing the existing medical aid cap amount, giving employees more deductions and extra benefits for the disabled.