The legal dispute over Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMBs) could be just the revitalising shake up the industry needs says Mark Arnold, Principal Officer of Resolution Health Medical Scheme. While the current Council for Medical Schemes’ (CMS) interpretation of the regulations regarding PMBs is problematic, that is, that schemes must pay out at whatever rate healthcare …. »
We publish the first of a two part series by Dr Pamela Chetty, Life Business Unit, MRoA, on compliance in HIV products which assists life companies in underwriting HIV positive individuals. Part II will follow in our April issue. The Life Assurance Industry in South Africa (SA) has made progress in leaps and bounds since …. »
Historically, there have been various medical tools that served as risk stratification tools for coronary artery disease. These included non-invasive investigations such as the electrocardiograph (ECG), the blood tests for cholesterol and scoring systems such as the Framingham Score. Now, at the centre of much debate and controversy are the Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) scores …. »
The debate and plans to provide healthcare cover to all the citizens of South Africa are unfortunately often simultaneously overshadowed by specific theoretical terminology with arguments either promoting ideological viewpoints or protecting existing delivery models. The problem with this is that, while both arguments have merit, they often detract from the real issue at hand …. »
In response to current economic conditions, many organisations are paying increased attention to carefully managing balance sheets in an effort to remain competitive, or, in some cases, viable. Companies are taking steps to free up capital and cut costs while also trying to keep their work forces engaged and productive. In this climate, many employers …. »
The Protection of Personal Information Bill (POPI) is expected to be promulgated in December 2010. It is the product of the Law Commission’s finding that privacy law is lacking in South Africa, even though the Right to Privacy is enshrined in the Constitution. POPI will give effect to the constitutional right to privacy; it will …. »
Regulations published on 30 August 2010 under the Health Professions Act require health practitioners, which include doctors, specialists, dentists and psychologists practising for their own account, whether in partnership, association or by way of a company allowed for in the Act, to obtain professional indemnity insurance. The insurance must be obtained from an insurer registered …. »
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