Prices set by state not a good idea
Compulsory package of benefits known as prescribed minimum benefits should be scrapped in full, writes Jasson UrbachMedical aid change to benefit funders
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi’s latest proposals likely to prejudice members of schemes
Proposed medical schemes change misunderstood, says state
Controversial plans to limit responsibility of medical schemes for paying prescribed minimum benefits never intended to leave patients footing part of bills
Private healthcare sector capable of serving twice as many patients
Private healthcare sector can serve twice as many patients if it provides better primary care services and admits fewer patients to hospital, conference hears
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