Capitation model is the one to watch according to Bonitas
The private healthcare funding industry has come up under scrutiny and criticism over the last number of months. 11 Dec 2008 09:29
The other side of losing your job
Recently South Africa's largest newspaper and magazine publisher announced it would be cutting up to 20% of its workforce. Apart from losing their jobs, however, those who are retrenched also, naturally, lose their medical-aid benefits. 8 Dec 2008 13:07
What about benefits?
[Stan Eiser] At this time of the year medical schemes announce the average increase in premium contributions for next year. 18 Nov 2008 13:01
What should you be looking for in your medical aid?
The Medical Aid industry in South Africa is changing. With more competition and less monopolisation providers are being forced to offer customers more choice in product and easier access to private health care. 22 Oct 2008 08:46
SPECTRAMED Medical Scheme to “launch” 2009 products by speaking directly to members
A first for South Africa, Spectramed will be talking directly to members. 20 Oct 2008 13:54
Top marks for Cape Medical Plan - Cape Medical Plan
The 2006/7 annual report for the Council of Medical Schemes (CMS) is hardly light reading, but within the 175 pages of facts and figures there is plenty of evidence that Cape Medical Plan is secure, growing prudently and ensuring that members' money is actually spent on health care. 9 Oct 2008 15:06
Metropolitan Holdings reappointed as administrator to GEMS
Metropolitan Holdings has been awarded the Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS) administration contract for a second term, due to its ability to provide large scale administration efficiency and cost-effectiveness. 27 Sep 2008 13:56
Bonitas Medical Fund ranks first in top brands survey
Bonita Medical Fund has overthrown Discovery Health as the Top Brand in the medical aid category in this year's Top Brands 2008 survey run by IPSOS Markinor - a victory made all the sweeter when one considers the sheer size and market penetration of the survey. 25 Aug 2008 09:02
Living costs skyrocketing, so what about my medical scheme contribution?
With interest rates going up and food and petrol prices going through the roof the past few months, consumers need to stretch their salaries more and more every month. 24 Jul 2008 09:19
'Heavenly sisters' assure Cape Medical Plan caller - Cape Medical Plan
When members phone Cape Medical Plan, they engage with medically trained nursing sisters informed in medical aid procedures, and not call centre operatives. 6 Apr 2008 16:12
“Sicko” - Michael Moore's new documentary on the healthcare industry in the US - Cape Medical Plan
If Michael Moore's documentary, Sicko, were to be believed, Americans wanting adequate health care should migrate to Europe or Cuba. Moore's documentary is suffused with anger and bewilderment that his native United States can tolerate bloodstained citizens in gowns being ejected from hospitals because they can't pay. 4 Mar 2008 16:01
How you can take charge of your medical health - and your pocket - Cape Medical Plan
Maintaining health comes at a cost. Since your money pays for your health, you are best able to manage your expenditure. And we at Cape Medical Plan can back you up with our organizational clout and knowledge of the health sector. 1 Mar 2008 15:54
Changes at CMP - Cape Medical Plan
Charlene Schoeman, 47, has been appointed General Manager of Cape Medical Plan. The appointment was announced by CMP's board on 1 February 2008. 1 Feb 2008 15:59
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