Discovery Health data shows a sharp rise in mental-health conditions, particularly among young adults, yet structured programmes are helping members to achieve measurable improvements in well-being.
Leading open medical schemes have announced increases above the CMS’s guidance, underscoring the tension between regulator calls for restraint and schemes’ funding needs.
The decline in KeyCare Plus membership reflects a reduction in employer subsidies and fewer mandates for medical scheme membership, DHMS says.
A significant ruling by the Appeal Board rendered the processes outlined in the circulars published in 2022 invalid.
The High Court, endorsing the minority judgment’s view, rules the Fund must pay the medical expenses covered by Discovery Health.
Another attempt by the Road Accident Fund to contest liability based on the ‘majority decision’ against Discovery Health has fallen through.
The High Court in Cape Town rejects the Road Accident Fund’s contention that the Mlambo judgment has altered the legal landscape.
Associate Professor Tasleem Ras’s analysis of a patient’s case highlights critical pitfalls in cancer care.
Discovery Health Medical Scheme’s contribution adjustments will be more evenly distributed across its members, highlighting the widespread effects of increasing medical inflation on contribution rates.
Discovery Health Medical Scheme reports that the rate of annual health checks exceeded pre-Covid levels in 2023.
The former chief executive of Massmart and Edcon filed a complaint with the Advertising Regulatory Board against Discovery Health Medical Scheme.
