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Medshield is committed to building a sustainable healthcare future

Medical Aid

Medshield is committed to building a sustainable healthcare future

Kevin Aron, Issued by Stone 10 hours

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NHI

75% of SA's professionals believe that NHI will worsen healthcare

Maroefah Smith 12 hours

Going green in healthcare: Medshield's Kevin Aron explains why medical schemes must lead the way

Medical Aid

Going green in healthcare: Medshield's Kevin Aron explains why medical schemes must lead the way

Kevin Aron, Issued by Stone 23 Jun 2025

What’s happening to my hormones? Medshield explains menopause

Medical Aid

What’s happening to my hormones? Medshield explains menopause

Issued by Stone 20 Jun 2025

Mid-season recap: DSNC heats up as finals draw near

Sport

Mid-season recap: DSNC heats up as finals draw near

Issued by MultiChoice 18 Jun 2025

The future of medical schemes depends on technology, trust and transformation

Medical Aid

The future of medical schemes depends on technology, trust and transformation

Kevin Aron, Issued by Stone 12 Jun 2025

The DStv Schools Netball Challenge is coming to Durban

Education

The DStv Schools Netball Challenge is coming to Durban

Issued by MultiChoice 6 Jun 2025

New industry. Same you. Why your skills still matter – even if you’re not an insider

Marketing

New industry. Same you. Why your skills still matter – even if you’re not an insider

Lien Potgieter, Issued by Medihelp 6 Jun 2025

Medical Aid

Medihelp welcomes new talent

26 May 2025

Medihelp and Old Mutual announce collaboration

Medical Aid

Medihelp and Old Mutual announce collaboration

Issued by Medihelp 16 May 2025

Medshield returns to the Suncoast ECR Big Walk 2025 on 18 May

Public Health

Medshield returns to the Suncoast ECR Big Walk 2025 on 18 May

Issued by Stone 16 May 2025

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Public Liability & Personal Injury

New case, same ruling: RAF still liable for costs already covered by medical aid

Raynold Tlhavani and Micaela Pather 8 May 2025

DStv Schools Netball Challenge returns for 2025 season with Bestmed Medical Scheme as new partner

Sport

DStv Schools Netball Challenge returns for 2025 season with Bestmed Medical Scheme as new partner

Issued by MultiChoice 8 May 2025

Medshield shares insights on how to handle medical emergencies

Emergency Medicine

Medshield shares insights on how to handle medical emergencies

Issued by Stone 25 Apr 2025

Medical Aid

Umvuzo Health turns 21:Sets benchmarks in South Africa's medical schemes

25 Apr 2025

Preventing and managing chronic kidney disease, by Medshield

Noncommunicable diseases

Preventing and managing chronic kidney disease, by Medshield

Issued by Stone 15 Apr 2025

Insurance & Actuarial

Discovery Life reveals R11.5bn payout in 2024 claims

10 Apr 2025

Werner van Deventer appointed as head of product and business development at Medihelp

Financial Services

Werner van Deventer appointed as head of product and business development at Medihelp

Issued by Medihelp 7 Apr 2025

Source: Supplied.

Banking

Discovery's financial results reveal a 34% surge in earnings, showcasing global growth

4 Mar 2025

Source: Supplied.

Healthcare

Blood types decoded: How they impact emergency care

3 Mar 2025

Understanding postpartum mental health, by Medshield

Mental health

Understanding postpartum mental health, by Medshield

Issued by Stone 26 Feb 2025

Source: Martin Rimmer, chief executive officer of Sirago Underwriting Managers.

Healthcare

Essential steps for robust healthcare financial planning in 2025

3 Feb 2025

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Mental health

Work and money come out as top stressors in latest Profmed Stress Index

3 Feb 2025

Medical Aid

Medical-cover shortfalls make gap cover a ‘must have’

28 Jan 2025

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Law of Succession

Can deceased estates inherit administrative review rights? ConCourt rules

Linda Shwana and Jamié-Lee Jacobs 20 Dec 2024

#BestofBiz 2024: Healthcare

Healthcare

#BestofBiz 2024: Healthcare

17 Dec 2024

Pictured: Kedibone Sono

Accounting & Auditing

Audit Quality Indicators for auditor authorisation within medical schemes industry

Kedibone Sono, Issued by SAICA 11 Dec 2024

Source: Supplied. Madelein O’Connell, Executive: Marketing, Sales and Corporate Relations at Bestmed Medical Scheme

Trends

#BizTrends2025: The role of medical schemes in preventative healthcare and wellness trends

Madelein O'Connell 13 Jan 2025

How non-traditional insurance players impact medical schemes

Medical Aid

How non-traditional insurance players impact medical schemes

Issued by Milpark Education 3 Dec 2024

Healthcare

Social protection was always meant to be in the plan – where did it all go wrong?

18 Nov 2024

Get your skin summer ready with these smart skincare tips from Medshield

Medical Aid

Get your skin summer ready with these smart skincare tips from Medshield

Issued by Stone 13 Nov 2024

Source: Reuters.

Medical Aid

A new low-cost medical scheme is here from Discovery Health

13 Nov 2024

Are you thinking about changing medical schemes but not sure of the risks? Medshield shares guidance

Medical Aid

Are you thinking about changing medical schemes but not sure of the risks? Medshield shares guidance

Issued by Stone 12 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

Medical Aid

2025 Medical scheme contribution hikes: What's driving the surge and what does this mean for you?

18 Oct 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

Public Health

The impact of fraud, waste, and abuse on medical-scheme members and strategies for industry reform

15 Oct 2024

Medshield launches 2025 benefits, unlocking personalised value for members as their Partner for Life

Medical Aid

Medshield launches 2025 benefits, unlocking personalised value for members as their Partner for Life

Issued by Stone 11 Oct 2024

Understanding your medical aid benefits is crucial to avoid unexpected issues, says Medshield

Medical Aid

Understanding your medical aid benefits is crucial to avoid unexpected issues, says Medshield

Issued by Stone 1 Oct 2024

The reality of South Africa's looming healthcare costs: Medshield's Kevin Aron unpacks the NHI

NHI

The reality of South Africa's looming healthcare costs: Medshield's Kevin Aron unpacks the NHI

Kevin Aron, Issued by Stone 1 Oct 2024

Medshield partners with Sanlam and TRA to bring members gap cover at preferential rates

Medical Aid

Medshield partners with Sanlam and TRA to bring members gap cover at preferential rates

Issued by Stone 27 Sep 2024

Care coordination is vital to achieving better health outcomes, by Medshield

Medical Aid

Care coordination is vital to achieving better health outcomes, by Medshield

Issued by Stone 23 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

Medshield shares a guide on how to maximise your healthcare coverage when it runs out

Medical Aid

Medshield shares a guide on how to maximise your healthcare coverage when it runs out

Issued by Stone 17 Sep 2024

What every expectant parent needs to know about maternity and newborn care cover, Medshield

Medical Aid

What every expectant parent needs to know about maternity and newborn care cover, Medshield

Issued by Stone 6 Sep 2024

Medshield's guide to understanding prescribed minimum benefits

Medical Aid

Medshield's guide to understanding prescribed minimum benefits

Issued by Stone 5 Sep 2024

Healthcare

Healthcare’s blank cheque safety net pushes up costs

3 Sep 2024