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Medical sector opposed to NHI
Some of the strongest opposition yet against the government’s planned National Health Insurance is now coming from the medical sector itself.
Anonymous Mediclinic whistle-blower guides auditors
A whistle-blower who has made explosive allegations that Mediclinic hospitals are guilty of irregular billing practices yesterday sent details of where auditors can start their investigations reports Daily Maverick.
Activists welcome court’s pharmacy ruling
HIV/Aids experts and activists have welcomed the recent court ruling that specially trained pharmacists may prescribe medicine to HIV/Aids and TB patients, alleviating the burden on the health system.
Counsel appointed to probe account manipulation claims
Mediclinic has appointed Steven Powell, head of law firm ENSafrica's forensics practice, to head its independent audit following claims of account manipulation, reports Fin24.
BHF wants Minister's powers on NHI curbed
The Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) has urged legislators to rein in the power given to the Health Minister in the National Health Insurance (NHI) over the future role of medical schemes.
Paramedics arrested over 'fraudulent' matric certificates
The Hawks arrested six paramedics in the Eastern Cape on Monday on charges including fraud and forgery linked to their matric certificates, News24 reports.
Woman’s R56 000 maintenance claim dismissed
A woman who wanted her ex-boyfriend and father of her three children to pay her R56 000 in spousal maintenance following the termination of their relationship, had her application dismissed by a full Bench of the Western Cape High Court.
Medical aid scheme contributions capped at 5% increase
Medical aid schemes may not increase monthly premiums by more than 5% for 2024, thanks to recommendations by the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS).
Discovery lodges appeal against RAF ruling
Discovery Health has appealed the dismissal by the Gauteng High Court (Pretoria) of its application seeking to compel the Road Accident Fund (RAF) to immediately resume the processing of claims and payments to medical scheme claimants.
Unidentified corpse used in insurance payout scam
The net is closing in on a syndicate which stole a Port Shepstone woman’s identity document and declared her dead to cash in on insurance policies.
Ruling halts state’s planned seizure of meat alternatives
The Consumer Goods Council of SA has managed to stave off – indefinitely – the planned seizure of certain plant-based products from its members' supermarket shelves, pending a review of government's decision to do so in the first place.
Doctors rage against NHI Bill
SA’s biggest body representing doctors has asked the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) to vote against the passing of the National Health Insurance Bill in its current form.
Board clears Sex Expo advert
SA’s Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) found nothing wrong with The Sex Expo's advert of a woman's buttocks in a G-string after 13 complainants said it was offensive, degrading to women, and harmful to children, reports News24.
Mavuso scathing about NHI funding
The National Health Insurance (NHI) is just a vote-earning fantasy and charade, according Busi Mavuso, CEO of Business Leadership SA (BLSA).
NHI anxiety is justified
Health system reform is both necessary and possible, says UCT public policy Professor Anthony Butler, adding poorly run and exclusionary health systems undermine education, discourage entrepreneurship, reduce worker productivity and slow economic growth.
