https://www.bizcommunity.com//196/320.htmlSouth Africa Medical Aid news15Medical Aid news - South Africahttps://biz-file.com/res/img/logo.gifhttps://www.bizcommunity.com//196/320.htmlen-usSat, 12 Aug 2023 08:18:14 +0200https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/320/240882.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2308/708456-208x117.jpg?5" width="208" height="117" alt="Source:" align="left"><br><span >Source: [[https://www.pexels.com/search/stethoscope/ Pexels]]</span><p>The Council for Medical Schemes has announced that medical schemes must limit their cost increases<br>to 5%, in line with the Reserve Bank's Consumer Price Index (CPI) projections for 2024. This following concerns that costs in the private healthcare sector have been rising faster than inflation, while growth in medical scheme membership has stalled.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/320/240882.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=320&ct=1&ci=240882">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/320/240882.htmlThu, 10 Aug 2023 11:50:00 +0200Bizcommunity Medical Aid South Africahttps://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/320/240854.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2308/708368-208x117.jpg?5" width="208" height="117" alt="Source:" align="left"><br><span >Source: [[https://www.pexels.com/search/stethoscope/ Pexels]]</span><p>The Board of Health Funders (BHF), a representative body encompassing a substantial portion of the nation's medical schemes and healthcare funders, made significant strides in the legal arena.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/320/240854.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=320&ct=1&ci=240854">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/320/240854.htmlTue, 08 Aug 2023 16:44:00 +0200Bizcommunity Medical Aid South Africahttps://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/154/240805.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2308/708147.jpg" width="208" height="117" alt="Medshield: What is hyperthyroidism and how is it treated?" align="left"><p>The thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland in the neck, just before the windpipe. It is crucial in regulating various metabolic processes, heart rate and body temperature. However, when the thyroid gland becomes overactive, it can result in hyperthyroidism.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/154/240805.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=154&ct=1&ci=240805">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/154/240805.htmlMon, 07 Aug 2023 14:42:00 +0200Bizcommunity Medical Aid South Africahttps://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/158/240787.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2308/708048-208x117.jpg?5" width="208" height="117" alt="Source:" align="left"><br><span >Source: [[https://www.pexels.com/search/prenatal%20care/ Pexels]]</span><p>Prenatal care is an essential part not only of a healthy pregnancy, but also for giving birth and beyond. Expectant mothers who receive quality care from the beginning of their journey can be confident that their baby will have the best start in life, with individual care and support from their healthcare providers.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/158/240787.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=158&ct=1&ci=240787">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/158/240787.htmlMon, 07 Aug 2023 11:44:00 +0200Bizcommunity Medical Aid South Africahttps://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/320/240435.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2307/706720-208x117.jpg" width="208" height="117" alt="Bonitas 2022: Annual results show steady growth and industry-leading financials" align="left"><p>Bonitas Medical Fund, in its 42nd year, announced its 2022 financial results today. The medical aid for South Africa, achieved a net surplus supported by positive membership growth, boosted reserves, an increased solvency ratio and a strong investment performance.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/320/240435.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=320&ct=1&ci=240435">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/320/240435.htmlMon, 24 Jul 2023 14:07:00 +0200Bizcommunity Medical Aid South Africahttps://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/320/240159.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2307/705662.png" width="208" height="117" alt="Medshield: Feel your best by adopting a holistic approach to healthy eating" align="left"><p>In our fast-paced lives, it's easy to prioritise convenience over nutritious meal choices that negatively impact our energy levels, mental well-being, and overall health. Adopting a holistic approach to healthy eating goes beyond strict diets or quick weight-loss methods. It's about finding balance and making lifestyle changes that support overall well-being.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/320/240159.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=320&ct=1&ci=240159">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/320/240159.htmlThu, 13 Jul 2023 15:14:00 +0200Bizcommunity Medical Aid South Africahttps://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/320/239774.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2306/704175-208x117.jpg?5" width="208" height="117" alt="Source:" align="left"><br><span >Source: [[https://www.pexels.com/search/prenatal%20/ Pexels]]</span><p>As women prioritise education and career pursuits, the average age of first-time mothers globally has surpassed 30, leading to potential risks associated with pregnancies at older ages.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/320/239774.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=320&ct=1&ci=239774">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/320/239774.htmlFri, 30 Jun 2023 18:30:00 +0200Bizcommunity Medical Aid South Africahttps://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/340/239582.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2306/703388.png" width="208" height="117" alt="Free hearing screening (online) for all" align="left"><p>Hearing loss is an under-diagnosed medical condition that significantly impacts the physical and mental health of those who have any degree of hearing difficulty. Disabling hearing loss is being called the 'invisible epidemic.' It affects more than three million South Africans and over 1.5 billion people globally. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that in just two more decades, this number will exceed 2.5 billion. To help create more awareness, Bonitas Medical Fund is offering free online hearing screening for all South Africans.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/340/239582.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=340&ct=1&ci=239582">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/340/239582.htmlMon, 26 Jun 2023 15:45:00 +0200Bizcommunity Medical Aid South Africahttps://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/717/239350.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2306/702286-208x117.jpg?2" width="208" height="117" alt="Image source: Aleksandar Radovanovic –" align="left"><br><span >Image source: Aleksandar Radovanovic – [[www.123rf.com 123RF.com]]</span><p>With the National Health Insurance Bill having recently been approved by the National Assembly, many questions and concerns about the practical implementation of the scheme remain unresolved.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/717/239350.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=717&ct=1&ci=239350">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/717/239350.htmlMon, 19 Jun 2023 10:54:00 +0200Bizcommunity Medical Aid South Africahttps://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/148/239252.html<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2306/701781.png" width="208" height="117" alt="All about cholesterol" align="left"><p>High cholesterol levels go hand in hand with a number of other factors which fall under chronic conditions. It is often as a result of lifestyle factors. According to the South African Heart and Stroke Foundation, one in four adults in South Africa has high total cholesterol, while 30% have a high LDL level and 50% have low HDL Levels.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/148/239252.html">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/SendToFriend.aspx?l=196&c=148&ct=1&ci=239252">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/148/239252.htmlTue, 13 Jun 2023 12:58:00 +0200Bizcommunity Medical Aid South Africa