National Health Insurance: Eight things Motsoaledi and Phaahla have in common
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi faces a massive challenge: preparing to roll out a controversial NHI Act by a government of which only four out of 11 governing parties outright support the legislation.
This is an opinion piece which provides insight with analysis of historical political performance of both Motsoaledi and Phaala. 8min read
Judge rules health legislation unconstitutional in ‘major blow to NHI idea’
Health legislation that would require doctors and health practitioners to obtain a ‘certificate of need’ before being allowed to practise in a particular area has been declared unconstitutional by the high court.
Interesting article bringing our attention to the NHI and its impact on doctors wishing to open a practice. See response below from the Minister himself. 4min read
Motsoaledi slams response to medical certificates of need high court ruling as ‘propaganda’ against NHI
Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, said he was deeply concerned about the high court ruling declaring a part of the National Health Act unconstitutional. The relevant sections deal with plans by the government to regulate where doctors can work and hospitals can operate. Even more so, Motsoaledi said, he was also disturbed by attempts to link this to the National Health Insurance.
Please read both articles to gain a broader perspective of the issues. 3min read
BestMed Medical Scheme reports growth at its AGM
DESPITE the challenges in the healthcare industry, including higher claims ratios, increasing costs, and declining industry reserves accumulated during the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, Bestmed Medical Scheme continues to demonstrate resilience and growth – as confirmed at its 60th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held virtually, recently.
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