ARTICLES RELATING TO HEALTHCARE

21 babies die a day in SA

2013-05-08 08:43

A shocking report shows that 7 500 babies born alive die on their first day in South Africa every year.

Managed care key to ultimate survival of medical schemes

2013-04-24 12:37

Managed care initiatives will prove vital to the ultimate sustainability and survival of the South African medical scheme market.

Healthcare probe in the offing

2013-03-13 14:30

An inquiry into pricing and possible collusion in the healthcare market will begin on April 1, the Competition Commission said on Wednesday.

Medical aid for domestics 'sustainable'

2013-02-27 10:54

An affordable, private healthcare scheme for domestic workers is sustainable, CareCross Health Group says.

New year starts with newborns galore

2013-01-01 18:30

There will be a lot more nappy-changing taking place across South Africa as the advent of 2013 welcomed babies galore, various provincial health departments have said.

Lonmin builds R10m clinic in Limpopo

2012-12-16 14:05

Platinum giant Lonmin has handed over a new R10m clinic to health authorities in Limpopo, following its upgrade of the clinic at Marikana.

'Obamacare' reform law deadline extended

2012-11-16 10:00

US states will be given additional time to decide whether to put in place a key aspect of President Barack Obama's healthcare reform programme, says an official.

Minister laments sickly SA healthcare

2012-09-07 13:22

South Africa spends more on healthcare than many other countries yet patient care is declining, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says.

The Democratic Party platform

2012-09-04 11:16

News24's US correspondent Simon Williamson takes a look at the newly-released Democrat party platform.

Mediclinic to take full control in Dubai

2012-08-27 09:32

Mediclinic is to pay $223.6m to buy out minorities in its Middle East business, giving it full control of Dubai’s biggest private healthcare operator.

SA medical costs among world’s highest

2012-08-02 09:21

Medical costs in South Africa are up to five times higher than those in other nations, says a department of health official in a report.

Medical schemes sceptical about NHI

2012-07-03 15:01

Medical schemes doubt the success of government's ambitious national health insurance and believe the provision of healthcare in the country is deteriorating.

BHF concerned by tax credit changes

2012-04-12 07:28

The Board of Healthcare Funders says revisions to tax credits on medical aid schemes will not necessarily benefit low-income earners.

Private healthcare on warpath

2011-09-11 15:00

The call by the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) in its annual report for price control of the private health sector has raised the hackles of hospitals.

Worth the wait…

2011-07-21 00:00

Litha Healthcare – the former AltX-listed counter that merged with Myriad Medical last year and subsequently moved to the JSE’s main board – spends a significant chunk of its 138-page annual report explaining itself and strategic plans for its three divisions for the next couple of years.

Motsoaledi urges health fee regulation

2011-07-04 17:42

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says healthcare fees should be regulated to bring down costs.

80% seek medical advice online

2011-05-12 12:50

About 80% of internet users have searched for health information online, but the web is still no substitute for the doctor, a study has found.

Eyeing further growth

2011-04-07 00:00

Litha Healthcare is evolving into a diversified healthcare business and wants to leverage its public and private clientele. Its share price performance suggests investors may be seeing value in this AltX graduate.

US funding for African training

2011-03-08 16:08

The US is to sponsor training for African health workers in a bid to boost education and research on the continent.

Litha posts healthy earnings rise

2011-02-15 15:56

Litha Healthcare Group says headline earnings are expected to be at least 130% higher.

Sharp decline in doctors expected

2010-11-22 06:31

The number of doctors and specialists could over the next ten years reduce by 12% and 16% respectively.

Italy doctors protest cutbacks

2010-07-19 18:08

Italy's public-sector doctors have observed a one-day strike, notably postponing 40 000 operations in protest at government austerity measures that will freeze hiring at hospitals.

SA Aids funding 'a disgrace'

2009-09-19 16:04

The South African government's failure to fund an Aids treatment programme is a "disgrace" and the country risks falling apart, campaigner and singer Annie Lennox says.

Govt 'has bent over backwards'

2009-07-02 12:30

While government acknowledges an offer made to doctors does "not meet all the needs" expressed, it maintains the offer is "a significant improvement".

 

Joburg launches healthy lifestyle campaign

2013-05-04 18:01

The City of Johannesburg has launched a campaign aimed at educating people about living a healthy lifestyle in Thokoza Park, Soweto.

SA dentists fret over future

2013-04-04 11:43

Dentists are becoming increasingly concerned about the future of their profession in SA and their ability to keep up with inflation, according to a survey.

SA needs more efficient health spending

2013-02-28 09:48

South Africa needs to spend money allocated to health care more efficiently, the Board of Healthcare Funders of SA (BMF) said on Wednesday.

Domestic workers to get private healthcare

2013-02-26 07:48
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Private healthcare will be available to domestic workers nation-wide at a cost of R170 to the employer, according to a report.

Healthcare faces tough 2013

2012-12-27 13:52

The new year will see medical schemes confront growing costs and competition and those that survive will need to be innovative, says an industry expert.

Probe and improve

2012-12-07 07:45

It’s time for public institutions’ own black box to see why they fail to deliver, says Mzwandile Jacks.

Obama win clears healthcare reform hurdle

2012-11-07 15:46

President Barack Obama's re-election victory eliminates the possibility of a wholesale repeal for his healthcare reform law, but still leaves questions about how much of the law will be implemented.

Romney alters stand on 'Obamacare'

2012-09-10 10:05

Romney, Obama clash on future of health care, candidates look to older voters in tight race

Poll shows White House race still tight

2012-08-22 14:59

Republican Mitt Romney's selection of Paul Ryan as his running mate has not altered the race against President Barack Obama. The campaign remains neck and neck, a poll shows.

US: No to health law, yes to provisions

2012-06-25 11:03

Most Americans oppose President Barack Obama's healthcare reform even though they strongly support most of its provisions, a poll has showed.

Canadian firm to buy stake in Litha

2012-02-22 07:30

Paladin Labs says it aims to expand its footprint in the region by acquiring 45% of SA's Litha Healthcare.

NHI sparks mixed responses

2011-08-14 14:49

SA's planned health policy overhaul through a multi-billion rand national insurance scheme has drawn mixed responses as it attempts to tackle the ailing public hospitals.

Motsoaledi urges health fee regulation

2011-07-04 17:42

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says healthcare fees should be regulated to bring down costs.

Better than Hotel California

2011-06-09 00:00

There are two ways of looking at the private hospital industry in South Africa and it depends largely on whether you’re healthy and outside the hospital or sick and inside. From the outside the slightly cynical view is that it’s a great business, far better than the hotel industry (and it measures itself in a similar beds way).

Upping the ante

2011-04-28 00:00

At the rate at which they’re growing, private labels could become a major contributor to beauty and healthcare retailer Clicks’ sales in the near future. House brands or private labels have become a fast-growing phenomenon and a margins enhancer for retailers as consumers become more value driven.

Should you sue your doctor?

2011-03-17 14:19

Medical malpractice lawsuits are booming in SA. How to know whether you have a valid claim.

Minister denies facility to cost R362m

2011-03-04 16:20

Public Works Minister Gwen Mahlangu-Nkabinde says a first aid centre and not a R362m hospital will be built at the government's Bryntirion Estate in Pretoria.

Private hospital prices 'disgusting'

2011-02-04 07:18
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Private hospitals charge patients up to R23 000 for a wound dressing, says Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi.

Discovery announces 2011 fee increases

2010-09-21 12:42

Discovery Health has announced a contribution increase for the Discovery Health Medical Scheme of 7.9% for 2011 across all plans and family sizes.

Doctors urged not to strike

2010-03-01 19:14

The health department has asked doctors to stop threatening strike action and to work with them in implementing the Occupation Specific Dispensation.

Politician defends health care

2009-07-19 20:06

The Senate's top Republican says the US has the best health care in the world and the system doesn't need to be scrapped.

Return to work, doctors told

2009-07-02 11:01

Government has called on doctors to end their strike and return to work immediately, saying their dispute is doing "considerable harm" to the sector.

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