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Shaking up the status quo with a new kid on the medical aid block

Medical Aid

Shaking up the status quo with a new kid on the medical aid block

Issued by Urban Espresso 5 hours

Substance abuse is costing companies dearly: Here’s what they can do about it

Employee Wellness

Substance abuse is costing companies dearly: Here’s what they can do about it

Issued by Harmony Clinic 26 May 2025

Source: ChatGPT.

NHI

#Sona2025: The NHI takes shape: What’s at stake for medical aids?

Katja Hamilton 7 Feb 2025

Healthcare

Are free smoothies worth your privacy? The hidden costs of fitness apps

10 Dec 2024

Winning customer experience in the medical industry: A GPS for customers

CRM, CX, UX

Winning customer experience in the medical industry: A GPS for customers

Issued by Ask Afrika 9 Dec 2024

NHI

NHTKL calls for swift implementation of NHI

26 Nov 2024

Source: Supplied. Tony Singleton, chief executive officer at Turnberry Management Risk Solutions.

Healthcare

Fostering awareness for male cancers – protecting your physical and financial wellbeing

Tony Singleton 15 Nov 2024

There is opportunity for innovation in South Africa’s healthcare landscape, says Medshield’s Kevin Aron

Medical Aid

There is opportunity for innovation in South Africa’s healthcare landscape, says Medshield’s Kevin Aron

Kevin Aron, Issued by Stone 4 Nov 2024

Source: Josua Joubert, chief executive and principal officer of CompCare.

Healthcare

Imagine signing up for medical aid today and being covered tomorrow!

16 Oct 2024

Coping with breast cancer surgery

Oncology

Coping with breast cancer surgery

Issued by CANSA 4 Oct 2024

Medshield explains the difference between medical aid schemes and medical insurance

Medical Aid

Medshield explains the difference between medical aid schemes and medical insurance

Issued by Stone 25 Sep 2024

Unpacking the NHI Act: Medshield’s Kevin Aron explains the changing healthcare landscape

NHI

Unpacking the NHI Act: Medshield’s Kevin Aron explains the changing healthcare landscape

Kevin Aron, Issued by Stone 20 Sep 2024

Restonic Ezintsha Sleep Clinic celebrates one-year anniversary

Medical Research

Restonic Ezintsha Sleep Clinic celebrates one-year anniversary

Issued by Restonic 18 Sep 2024

Source: Wikimedia Commons.

Banking

Standard Bank sees 52% rise in new credit card users

9 Sep 2024

Source: Supplied.

Healthcare

The high cost of hope: How to budget for your fertility journey

13 Aug 2024

Discovery Health says Road Accident Fund in breach of court order

Automotive

Discovery Health says Road Accident Fund in breach of court order

Tania Broughton 21 Jun 2024

Finance

Ramaphosa's NHI Bill triggers South African insurer shares drop

20 May 2024

Care beyond service – The palliative care standard

Palliative care

Care beyond service – The palliative care standard

Issued by Association of Palliative Care Centres (APCC) 7 May 2024

Source: Supplied. Sheraan Amod, founder and chief executive officer of RecoMed.

Medtech

Japanese pharma Eisai invests in RecoMed

6 Mar 2024

Source: Supplied. Damian McHugh, executive head: marketing and distribution, Momentum Health Solutions.

NHI

South Africa’s healthcare sector – changed in 2023, renewed in 2024

Damian McHugh 8 Feb 2024

What to expect from a medical check-up

Hospital Groups

What to expect from a medical check-up

Issued by Intercare 5 Feb 2024

Say ahh! The power of regular dental check-ups

Dentistry

Say ahh! The power of regular dental check-ups

Issued by Intercare 22 Jan 2024

NHI

Rubber stamping NHI Bill will have damaging consequences for SA for generations

27 Nov 2023

Allegra: Transforming chronic disease management in support of World Aids Day

Medtech

Allegra: Transforming chronic disease management in support of World Aids Day

Issued by Allegra Healthcare Management 16 Nov 2023

Prostate cancer: Unmasking the silent threat

Oncology

Prostate cancer: Unmasking the silent threat

Issued by CANSA 2 Nov 2023

Source: Supplied. Reo Botes, managing executive at Essential Employee Benefits.

Healthcare

Medical aid and medical insurance - what's the difference?

Reo Botes 24 Oct 2023

Impact of breast cancer on mental health

Oncology

Impact of breast cancer on mental health

Issued by CANSA 29 Sep 2023

Alarm raised over amendments to Road Accident Fund Act

Safety

Alarm raised over amendments to Road Accident Fund Act

Tania Broughton 22 Sep 2023

Medical Aid

Medical schemes mandated to cap cost increases at 5%

Katja Hamilton 10 Aug 2023

Source: Supplied. Morgan Mkhatshwa, clinical executive of Bonitas Medical Fund.

Healthcare

How we're defying load shedding and its impact on patient medicine regimes -Bonitas

Morgan Mkhatshwa 4 Jul 2023

Medical Aid

Board of Healthcare Funders' expo spotlights stagnant medical-scheme growth

15 May 2023

Personalised nutrition helps to maintain better overall health

Nutrition

Personalised nutrition helps to maintain better overall health

Issued by Stone 28 Mar 2023

How to secure sound contract renewals in 2023

Corporate & Commercial Law

How to secure sound contract renewals in 2023

Issued by Perfect Word 26 Jan 2023

#BestofBiz 2022: Healthcare

Healthcare

#BestofBiz 2022: Healthcare

12 Dec 2022

Privacy-conscious South Africans may be exposing themselves to additional risk

Banking

Privacy-conscious South Africans may be exposing themselves to additional risk

Issued by Entersekt 17 Nov 2022

Hospital Groups

Patient malnutrition on the rise in SA's hospitals - health sector players urged to act

12 Oct 2022

Source: FreePik.

Healthcare

Council for Medical Schemes recommends capping 2023 medical aid increases

Paresh Prema 10 Aug 2022

Image source: Tima Miroshnichenko from

Medical Law

Telemedicine: Modern marvel or indemnity headache?

Dr Elizabeth Meyer 8 Aug 2022

Source: Supplied. A woman walks past the entrance of Mediclinic in Sandton, South Africa.

Medical Aid

Consortium to buy Mediclinic for $4.49bn

Promit Mukherjee and Sinchita Mitra 5 Aug 2022

Source: Supplied. Damian McHugh executive at Momentum Health Solutions.

NHI

Predicting South Africa's healthcare of tomorrow against the backdrop of the NHI

Damian McHugh 2 Aug 2022

Is it the end of the road for private medical aids?

Medical Aid

Is it the end of the road for private medical aids?

Katja Hamilton 7 Jul 2022

Medshield recognises Men's Health Month this June

Medshield recognises Men's Health Month this June

Issued by Stone 1 Jun 2022

#OrchidsandOnions: Toyota taps into SA's zeitgeist

#OrchidsandOnions

#OrchidsandOnions: Toyota taps into SA's zeitgeist

Brendan Seery 21 Jun 2022

Image source: kenishirotie –

Management & Leadership

3 tips to boost employee productivity

Arnoux Maré 3 May 2022