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Is your GP contracted in?

If GPs are contracted in to a medical scheme network, they might be pressurised to recommend cheaper treatment options and medications, say SA health bodies.

NHI: economic suicide for doctors?

Is it fair to expect private doctors who treat NHI patients to be paid less for a consultation? The South African Medical Association thinks it's economic suicide.

Obama and the health of the US

The healthcare reform bill that became law in 2010 in the US is unofficially nicknamed 'Obamacare'. Here's what it means for the citizens of the US.

SA medical schemes: the facts

Here are some really interesting facts on SA medical schemes and their members in SA for the 2011-2012 financial year. This report has just been released by the CMS.

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Stretch your medical savings

Every year a significant number of South Africa’s eight million medical scheme members find themselves in the unenviable position that their medical savings funds (MSF) have run out long before the end of the year.

Your scheme and holiday disasters

Medical emergencies don't take a break at the end of the year. Make sure you are prepared for whatever happens. Here's what to do.

How your scheme spends your money

Your medical scheme costs you a fortune. If you've wondered where all the money goes to, here's the answer. Here's how medical schemes spend your contributions.

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