Health practitioners outline constitutional challenge to NHI Act
The SA Medical Association is particularly concerned about the Act’s impact on overburdened healthcare professionals, as well as patients’ ability to access treatment.
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Health Minister publishes draft regulations for NHI Fund governance
The regulations set out the process for selecting the NHI Fund’s leadership, including its board, chief executive, and advisory committees.
What the BHF and HASA are arguing in their legal challenges to the NHI Act
The Board of Healthcare Funders wants to see records that disclose whether President Cyril Ramaphosa disregarded constitutional concerns before signing the NHI Act into law.
ANC and its ministers reject reports of NHI ‘concessions’
Recent media reports over the future of NHI have been contradictory and hard to make sense of. Spotlight chased up those in a position to know where things stand – it seems the ANC has not made any major concessions on NHI. There is, however, agreement that medical schemes won’t be phased out in the next few years, something that likely wouldn’t have happened in any case given the poor state of the economy and the long timeline for NHI implementation.
Health Minister signals opposition to low-cost benefit options for medical schemes
In its long-awaited report, the Council for Medical Schemes says its preferred recommendation is not to introduce LCBOs.
Healthcare coalition says NHI is ‘unfeasible’, proposes alternative route to universal health coverage
The Universal Healthcare Access Coalition – which includes healthcare professionals and funders – contends that a single tax-funded system cannot effectively provide universal medical coverage.
Surrenders and competition challenge the insurance market, says Moody’s
Life insurers are expected to maintain steady profitability, but policy surrenders and competition-driven pricing pressures could impact long-term growth.
Court hears case on low-cost benefit options for medical schemes
The case raises questions about whether LCBOs will expand access to affordable private healthcare or threaten the rollout of NHI.
Private hospitals push back on NHI legislation
The Hospital Association of South Africa joins other organisations in challenging the NHI Act in court but keeps the door open for dialogue with the government.
Motsoaledi to disclose plans for private healthcare reform
The Department of Health labels a report of a compromise on NHI as ‘ridiculous and unfounded’.
Godongwana signals gradual approach to NHI funding
Progress with implementing National Health Insurance will be contingent on the fiscal situation.
Medical scheme contribution hikes for 2025: what’s driving the surge?
Contribution increases in 2025 are exceeding CPI, with some medical schemes aiming to rebuild reserves and ensure long-term sustainability.
No proposed compromise on NHI is on the table, says Health Minister
The Hospital Association of SA’s proposal for mandatory health insurance aims to shift millions of formally employed citizens to private coverage.
Health Minister refuses to say how NHI will be funded
Motsoaledi insists that equalising healthcare shouldn’t be held back by funding concerns, and he challenges the assumptions behind the cost estimates.
Another organisation says it won’t sign the Presidential Health Compact
The South African Health Professionals Collaboration says the document is biased towards solidifying support for NHI.
Organisations won’t sign Presidential Health Compact because it endorses NHI Act
Business Unity South Africa and the South African Medical Association are unhappy about references to NHI in the document.
Momentum’s NHI cost estimate is ‘mathematical hooliganism’, says Health Minister
Aaron Motsoaledi wants to engage with with stakeholders who are in favour of universal health coverage but have objections to the NHI Act.
