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December 2014


Protecting the GEMS brand›

GEMS urges all members and potential members to be vigilant of the many scams that circulate within the healthcare industry and not to become a victim of fraud/scams when applying for GEMS membership.
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Change in GEMS admission criteria for non-emergency back and neck pain›

If you have been diagnosed with back and neck problems, GEMS offers you support and advice to help you make the right choice on what treatment to pursue. Back pain tends to be one of those medical conditions that can recur if not treated correctly, and we at GEMS find the best results are obtained when your Family Practitioner (GP), Specialist, Biokineticist and Physiotherapist work together as a team.  
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Procedures done in a doctor's room which require pre-authorisation › 

It remains the member's responsibility to be up-to-date with the benefit schedule to ensure correct processing of claims. 
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How, when and where to send a repeat script › 

n order to avoid interruptions to your chronic medicine supply, GEMS encourages you to send in your repeat prescription in
time and through the correct channels. To make this process as simple as possible, here are some useful tips.
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Generic medicine substitution and prescribing habits › 

Generic medicine is equivalent to brand-name medicine. It contains the same active ingredients, strength, dosage form, safety, route of administration, and intended use as a branded product.
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The importance of continuity of care for the best results in HIV infected patients › 

A patient who visits a lot of doctors rather than staying with the same doctor for healthcare services could be unknowingly putting themselves at risk.
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Wellness Screening and Testing › 

Wellness screening is important to everyone. It involves the use of tests, physical examinations or other procedures to detect disease early in people who look or feel well.
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