Managed care is an entity that medical insurance organisations and medical schemes have introduced. It controls the cost of medical care for their members in the face of increased claims and medical practitioner fees. Managed care is a way of ensuring that contributing…
Most medical schemes in South Africa announced increases in subscription fees for 2017. That is a sign that the industry is in distress. Here we will answer the question: how are medical aids doing in South Africa. What makes the situation even worse…
The steady rise in the cost of healthcare is rapidly giving rise to medical schemes changing throughout the industry. And change will come, as the day to day cost of consumer goods increases across the board. Medical schemes Changing and the Problems facing…
Consumers are constantly told to find a medical aid plan best suited to their needs. But what are your needs? Here are some guidelines for choosing a medical aid plan, because you can’t predict the future. Guidelines for choosing a medical aid scheme…
There are many good reasons why South Africans need health care cover. Here are 10 reasons to join a medical aid. But why would anyone need 10 reasons, surely the chance of being seriously ill is good enough? 10 reasons to Join a…
The call for the abolition of Medical Schemes Act (MSA) is increasing. The formation of the MSA is the result of the decline in public health care services. It acted as a start for the “exodus” from public health to the private sector by…
There are a number of new ways to provide affordable quality healthcare 2017. These include: Working against rising costs in the healthcare industry Placing effective and managed care options Private doctor partnerships for treatment of health issues Affordable quality Healthcare and Containing costs…
Medical schemes under pressure in South Africa are increasing. By 2014, only about a third of medical schemes in the country achieved a surplus in their operating costs. Medical Schemes Under Pressure and the Problems They Face Medical schemes risk membership losses when forced…
Inflation is a reality and costs go up every year. This year it is expected that medical aid costs will see medical aid increases in 2017 of 7% to 18%, depending on the provider and the plan that you are on. With all…
Medshield premium plus hospital plan is a trusted name in South Africa having provided medical aid services since 1968. The Premium Plus plan is one of the most sought after medical aid policies. Listed below are the features and benefits of this winning…