No ‘hidden agenda’ behind Discovery’s ‘constructive’ opposition to NHI
Discovery is not hoping to secure a tender to administer the National Health Insurance scheme, says chief executive.
Discovery is not hoping to secure a tender to administer the National Health Insurance scheme, says chief executive.
The lack of clarity over the benefits package means one cannot determine whether the state is fulfilling its obligation to provide access to health care.
This comes after opposition MPs walked out of the Portfolio Committee on Health in protest.
Parliamentary legal services and the State Law Adviser have different views on whether the NHI Bill will pass constitutional muster.
Therefore, current 8.5% of GDP spent on healthcare resources will be enough to fund NHI, Parliament told.
A payroll tax and a surcharge on personal income tax will be considered as additional sources of funding for National Health Insurance (NHI) once the necessary reforms “are ready”, the Department of Health’s […]
The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) has already implemented a number of recommendations arising from the Special Investigating Unit’s investigation into alleged misconduct by its employees, and it plans to increase its tariffs […]
The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) has already implemented a number of recommendations arising from the Special Investigating Unit’s investigation into alleged misconduct by its employees, and it plans to increase its tariffs […]