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.
Portfolio Committee on Health
Vagaries surrounding NHI benefits may provide grounds for a constitutional challenge
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.
MPs get more time to obtain legal opinions on NHI Bill
This comes after opposition MPs walked out of the Portfolio Committee on Health in protest.
NHI: MPs hear conflicting legal opinions on limiting the role of medical schemes
Parliamentary legal services and the State Law Adviser have different views on whether the NHI Bill will pass constitutional muster.
Healthcare providers will no longer ‘call the shots’ under NHI, says minister
Therefore, current 8.5% of GDP spent on healthcare resources will be enough to fund NHI, Parliament told.
Payroll tax, surcharge on income tax will be considered to fund NHI
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 […]
SIU set to conclude investigation into CMS staff in January
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 […]
SIU set to conclude investigation into CMS staff in January
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 […]
