A survey conducted recently to find the best medical scheme in South Africa came up with some interesting findings. People are only loyal to their medical aids because they want to avoid having to go to a state hospital not. They certainly aren’t…

Going to a state hospital in South Africa can be likened to going to a funeral home and signing your own death certificate. Yes, there are one or two fairly well run state hospitals in South Africa, but generally they have the reputation…

Medical aid members are disillusioned with their lot. They feel that for the high premiums they pay each month, they are not getting the services and products they require. But if they only knew what hospitals and specialists charge they would understand. Also…

Health has been identified as the number one cause of stress among South Africa’s graduate professionals, according to the second annual Profmed Stress Index. The 2015 study, based on data received from survey responses of over 3 400 of the medical scheme’s professional…