Medical Schemes Act

Racial bias against black medical practitioners ‘reflects fissures of an unresolved past’

The testimonials of black doctors have given credence to allegations of racial profiling. Of those listed on a Gems blacklist, 94% of general practitioners were black

Emma Balfour

7 min read

Criticised: Council of Medical Schemes registrar Sipho Kabane

COUNCIL FOR MEDICAL SCHEMES

26 JUN 2020

Row over medical scheme merger

The amalgamation of Sizwe Medical Aid and Hosmed Medical Scheme, two major black-owned companies, has hit an unexpected hurdle

Thanduxolo Jika
Sabelo Skiti

7 min read

The preliminary results of a four-year Competition Commission report show that schemes are paying up for hospital PMBs, but the road to a successful claim is anything but easy. (Philippe Roy)

COUNCIL FOR MEDICAL SCHEMES

17 MAY 2019

Are the medical aids really fleecing you?

There’s good news and bad news when it comes to PMBs.

Laura López González
Bhekisisa Team

3 min read

COUNCIL FOR MEDICAL SCHEMES

23 DEC 2010

Whistle-blowers ‘being targeted’

The fallout from the dirty war being fought in South Africa’s R85-billion-a-year health insurance industry grew this week.

Lloyd Gedye

3 min read

FIONA ZERBST

27 AUG 2010

Tips for choosing a medical scheme

South Africans have more than 100 medical schemes to choose from. But how do you know if your medical aid is a healthy one?

Fiona Zerbst

3 min read