Abstract
No abstract available.
Highlights
It is critical to have an understanding of some implications of the NHI on the South African health system
In one of the newspapers that analysed the NHI bill, the focus was on the financial implications for the users of the healthcare service
The implication of the abolishment of co-payments means “every cent charged to the patient must be settled fully by the scheme and the patient should not be burdened with having to pay,” Motsoaledi explained. The latter will change the landscape of medical aid schemes and professional care service providers who have become accustomed to insisting that patients make co-payments for services rendered, medications prescribed and procedures performed over and above the approved tariffs. d
Summary
The South African Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, recently announced the gazetting of the National Health Bill and Medical Schemes Amendment Bill. It is critical to have an understanding of some implications of the NHI on the South African health system. In one of the newspapers that analysed the NHI bill, the focus was on the financial implications for the users of the healthcare service.
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
