Investigation calls into question the narratives used to support NHI

The BHF’s managing director, Dr Katlego Mothudi, says healthcare is more accurately described as a “social good”. A public good, like military services, is one that the government must provide and from which no one can be excluded, regardless of payment. Although healthcare is essential, it is not feasible to provide it as a public good.

The BHF, concerned about the numerous misconceptions propagated by government representatives since 2009, commissioned Professor Alex van den Heever, chair of Social Security Systems Administration and Management Studies at the Wits School of Governance, to investigate these claims.

This article highlights how assertions need to be supported by fact. Fact, however, can be undermined by the art of persuasion through choice of words and an influential speaker.  8min read

Consolidated legal challenges to NHI Act will have more clout

The controversial National Health Insurance Act, which was signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa two weeks before the elections, and now faces several legal challenges, was the subject of much discussion at the Healthcare Funders’ Association symposium on Wednesday. (19 June)

The most recent news on the NHI (at time of publication). 2.5min read

Episode 2 – CEO of Discovery Health, Ron Whelan & EY-Parthenon map South Africa’s health care future

In the second episode of EY-Parthenon’s Real-World Strategy Dialogues – a podcast series by EY Parthenon – Discovery Health CEO Dr Ron Whelan discusses the future of healthcare in South Africa.

Whelan is a trained doctor with an MBA from the University of Witwatersrand and boasts extensive experience in the healthcare industry.

He is also the co-founder of Healthforce, a leading telemedicine player in South Africa.

Whelan begins the interview by explaining how he expects the health industry to evolve in the coming years, due to the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases.

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