This rendered it immune to high court review, he argues in an application for leave to appeal an order to hand over the reasons for his decision
Government and medical aids may be uncomfortable but necessary bedfellows.
The latest annual report published by the Council for Medical Schemes highlights hospital and specialist services as the two primary costs drivers.
One of the factors negatively impacting the cost of healthcare delivery is the fragmentation of care.
When the government announced the National Health Insurance, many were unsure about how it would change the provision of healthcare in South Africa.
His reasoning has come in for much criticism, but the minister has no wish to continue the debate.
NHI details are not clear but it is certain that the priveged few will have to do with less.
Many medical schemes rely on the ignorance of their members, who buy more expensive cover than they may need, for their very survival.
Politicians and industry experts say that partnerships between the public and private sectors may solve the doctor and nurse shortages in SA.
A significant and worrying development in the escalation of healthcare costs is that medical aid claims are now outweighing contributions.
New legislation will make healthcare affordable for every South African, writes David Jackson
Cross-subsidising the elderly and sick with younger and healthier members is a bedrock principle of South Africa’s medical scheme legislation.
