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2014 Annual GEMS Symposium Presentations


The seventh Annual GEMS Symposium took place from 11 to 12 September 2014 at the Durban International Convention Centre. The line-up included expert speakers and panellists, as well as a full agenda of exciting and engaging sessions. Renowned thought leaders, researchers, and prominent industry figures shared their insights and addressed the key theme for 2014: "Affordable healthcare through adoption of a healthy lifestyle and improved health outcomes".

We want to thank everyone who attended and helped to make this event a success.

The paradigm shift in managed care designed to improve members' clinical risk and health outcomes - A shift from passive to activist purchaser of healthcare servicesDr Stan Moloabi
Collaborative manged care interventions and key metrics inttroduced to track and improve member health outcomes with healthcare providers

Prof MN Chetty

Loyalty programmes - How to achieve desired customer behaviour through incentive programmesMs Kudzai Chigij
Loyalty Programme - Maximising positive health outcomes by aligning incentives to basic member needsMr Colin Bullen
Using technology to improve health outcomesMs Gloria Nkadimeng
How technology is being used for business solutions in the health space Mr Lee Naik
Persuasive communication and local activation as tools that drive positive customer behaviourMr Rich Simmonds 
The effectiveness of loyalty programmes in incentivising customers to achieve organisational goalsMr David Sands 
Employee Wellness Programmes as a key to a healthier Public Service (MPSA)

Dr Sipho Senabe

International and national perspective on non-communicable diseases and nutritional survey Dr Gunvant (Guni) Goolab
International perspective on non-communicable diseases and millennium development goalsDr Timothy Armstrong  
SA perspective on non-communicable diseasesProf Melvyn Freeman
Nutritional SurveyProf Demetre Labadarios

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