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Embracing Shared Responsibility for Healthcare Reform Shared responsibility is pivotal for the success of National Health Insurance (NHI) in South Africa. Effective collaboration between the private and public sectors is paramount to address the significant challenges plaguing our healthcare system. Learn more about the imperative of shared responsibility in healthcare reform: https://lnkd.in/dY_q4vJm #essentialemployeebenefits #eebopinionpiece #healthcare #southafrica #nationalhealthinsurance #health

Colombia's #Healthcare Services Regulator Assumes Administrative Control of #HealthInsurance Providers In this iPMI Global regional country guides article, international private medical insurance report author and market analyst Ian Youngman , takes a look news that Colombia's healthcare services regulator has assumed control of #health #insurance providers. There could be opportunity for both #PMI and #IPMI. Learn more now with iPMI Global: https://lnkd.in/e4tW6f87

How is digital technology transforming the delivery and quality of healthcare services? This article documents PharmAccess’s exciting new partnership with the National Health Insurance Agency (NHIA) in improving the quality of care provided by healthcare facilities within its countrywide network by adopting SafeCare quality standards! Read more >>> https://lnkd.in/d7v3QSsS #SafeCare #DigitalTechnology #Health

How is digital technology transforming the delivery and quality of healthcare services? This article documents PharmAccess’s exciting new partnership with the National Health Insurance Agency (NHIA) in improving the quality of care provided by healthcare facilities within its countrywide network by adopting SafeCare quality standards! Read more >>> https://lnkd.in/d7v3QSsS #SafeCare #DigitalTechnology #Health

Should healthcare really be accessible to all? As South Africa rolls out the National Health Insurance (NHI) to transform its health system, the debate continues about whether universal healthcare can truly be achieved. I explore different perspectives on healthcare accessibility and what it means for society in my new article. Check it out to learn about the challenges and possibilities. #UniversalHealthcare #NHI #HealthForAll #HealthcareDebate #PublicHealth #AccessToCare #southafrica #nhi #nhs Link to article: https://lnkd.in/drwdp5X3

🩺 Medical care can be expensive, so expats should have health insurance secured and understand their countries' healthcare systems. Discover how having health insurance and access to quality healthcare, especially in countries known for their excellent healthcare systems for expats, can alleviate this issue, promoting financial well-being and peace of mind. https://lnkd.in/ghaHyq2m #SimplifyingInsurance #HealthInsurance #PacificPrime

Discussing the affordability of employer health insurance: A critical look at market dynamics reveals that nearly 80% of the market share is controlled by the top five insurance companies, significantly reducing competition. Additionally, the ongoing consolidation among hospital systems further complicates the issue, driving up healthcare costs. This environment forces insurance companies to negotiate at higher rates, affecting affordability for businesses and individuals alike. What strategies could potentially address these systemic issues? . . . #HumanResources #ProfessionalDevelopment #hrchallenges #hrinnovation #employeebenefits #Medicare #doctorschoiceusa

Interesting article highlighting the importance of scaling up point-of-care diagnostics in implementing South Africa's National Health Insurance scheme. POC diagnostics can significantly improve healthcare access, quality, and cost-effectiveness, particularly in under resourced areas. Read more: https://ow.ly/gaCp50SpZ0l

Expanding access to and coverage of safe and quality diagnostics at the point of need is a life goal worth pursuing! Insightful and contextual perspectives shared here for South Africa The Lancet Commission on Diagnostics revealed that nearly 50% of people globally lack optimal access to diagnostics How is the situation in your country ? Have the laboratory services "fully" embraced point of care /near point of care testing/out of lab testing ? Does the unity have access to self testing , community testing and other patient facing solutions ? #DiagnosticsMatter #SustainableDevelopmentMatters

The recent announcement of the #NationalPharmacarePlan brings both anticipation and concern. 💊 💉 ⚖ While it promises coverage for vital medications like diabetes and contraceptives, uncertainties linger. 🤔 With questions over which drugs will be covered and the looming financial burden on taxpayers, it's clear there's much to deliberate. Will the proposed benefits outweigh the risks ❓ Let's ensure our healthcare system evolves responsibly. 💙 #NationalPharmacare #HealthcareReform #BenefitsSpecialists #WholeHealth