GEMS hosted its annual Symposium from 1 to 2 October 2015 in East London. This year presented the eighth instalment of this event which included a meticulous line-up of 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 2015: "Towards affordable healthcare: GEMS transition to an activist payer". Read more >
The department has for years tried to introduce a policy that directs healthcare resources to where they are most needed, but has repeatedly run into obstacles. Read more >
A petition calling for universal healthcare, drafted by former Harvard economics professor Lawrence Summers, was signed by 257 economists last week, ahead of a UN meeting this week. Read more >
Early testing has also been associated with reducing the number of follow-up viral load tests, which are considered costly. Read more >
Gauteng health MEC, Qedani Mahlangu, said private hospitals would treat overflow patients from government hospitals and government would pay. She said the 16 000 beds at state hospitals were not enough to treat the province's 12-million citizens. Read more >
Dr Peter Lachman‚ deputy medical director at Great Ormond Street Hospital, said regulations are important to provide a framework‚ but a culture of safety needs to be created. Read more >
This was the message conveyed to delegates attending the annual conference of the South Africa Medical Association (SAMA) in Johannesburg at the weekend by Dr Aquina Thulare‚ technical specialist on health economics for the National Health Insurance (NHI) in the Department of Health. Read more >
There are just 16 000 government hospital beds to cater for the needs of a province with a population of 12-million. Government hospitals run with a bed occupancy rate of 100 percent, while the private sector utilises between 60 and 75 percent of its capacity. Read more >
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