HASA Becomes the Latest to Challenge NHI in Court Over Constitutionality and Financial Risks
Time to read: 01:00. The Hospital Association of South Africa (HASA) has become the latest to launch a legal challenge against the National Health Insurance (NHI), citing constitutional and financial concerns.
Source: Business Day, EWN
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No Budget? No Money. The Finance Minister Stands Firm on the NHI
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Healthcare Coalition Rejects NHI as Deeply Flawed and Proposes Alternative Reform Model
Time to read: 01:25. In breaking news, the Universal Healthcare Access Coalition (UHAC) has once again criticised South Africa’s National Health Insurance (NHI) Act, calling it “deeply flawed” and warning that it is financially unfeasible and could undermine healthcare access.
Source: BusinessTimes, Polity.org
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NHI Remains on Track, Says Health Minister Motsoaledi
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Choas reigns: DA and ANC reach agreement on inclusion of Private Medical Aids in NHI - or Do They?
Time to read: 02:17. Reports confirm that the African National Congress (ANC) and the Democratic Alliance (DA) have reached an agreement regarding the controversial National Health Insurance (NHI) Act
Source: BusinessDay, MoneyWeb, Bloomberg
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Health Minister: We are not not backing down on NHI
Time to read: 01:45. Minister of Health Aaron Motsoaledi has rejected claims that the ANC is altering its stance on the National Health Insurance (NHI), calling such assertions “unfounded and ridiculous.”
Source: EWN, Nehawu, News24
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SA Doctors Propose Patient-Centered Healthcare Reform as NHI Alternatives"
Time to read: 05:55. The Universal Healthcare Access Coalition (UHAC), which represents the majority of healthcare professional associations in South Africa, has put forward a significant alternative to the National Health Insurance (NHI) in a bid to address the country’s healthcare challenges.
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Private Sector Calls for Collaboration, as Health Minister dismisses legal challenges as baseless
Time to read: 01:25. Life Healthcare has joined Netcare in calling for greater collaboration between the public and private healthcare sectors to address South Africa’s deteriorating healthcare system.
Source: BusinessLive, News24
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Ramaphosa's Legal Team Defends NHI Act as Treasury Allocates Billions for Rollout Amid Legal Challenges
Time to read: 01:08 President Cyril Ramaphosa's legal team has countered the Board of Healthcare Funders' challenge to the National Health Insurance Act, arguing that the BHF approached the wrong court.
Source: BusinessLive, TimesLIve
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Legal setback for NHI: South African Government seeks more time to respond in court challenge
Time to read: 01:36. The South African government has missed a deadline in its court battle regarding the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act and is seeking an extension until the end of November
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Supporters suggest Mandatory Health Insurance Is a Step Forward from NHI for South Africa,
Time to read: 01;43. The idea of mandatory medical scheme coverage for employed individuals appears to be gaining attention after it was presented at the recent HASA healthcare conference.
Source: Business Tech, Spotlight
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Ramaphosa engages business leaders, paving the way for NHI dialogue
Time to read: 00:59. President Cyril Ramaphosa has met with Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) to discuss the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act, fostering a mood of cautious optimism. BUSA expressed encouragement following Tuesday’s meeting regarding the government’s "openness to engage" on issues it had raised in relation to the Act
Source: BUSA, gov.za
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President Ramaphosa urges collaboration on NHI despite stakeholders' refusal to sign Health Compact
Time to read: 00:59. President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged businesses and organizations that did not sign the latest National Health Insurance (NHI)-focused presidential health compact to support the government's plans nonetheless, emphasizing the importance of open dialogue to achieve mutual understanding.
Source: BusTech,govza.org
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Motsoaledi stands rirm on NHI's Section 33 amidst growing opposition from GNU and private sector
Time to read: 01:00. Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi is standing firm in his stance on Section 33 of the NHI Act, which restricts medical aids to covering only top-up services not covered by the NHI.
Source: MedBrief, Daily Maverick
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Business and healthcare groups continue to reject the current form of Presidential Health Compact
Time to read: 00:58. Business and healthcare groups have reiterated their refusal to sign the Presidential health compact in its current form.
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Business Unity SA's opposition forces delay of second Presidential Health Compact
Time to read: 00:42. The signing of the Second Presidential Health Compact, which aimed to promote collaboration between South Africa's public and private sectors, has been postponed for a week.
Source: Daily Maverick
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Latest NHI Court Ruling: Solidarity 1, Department of Health 0
Time to read: 02:43 The NHI has been dealt yet another blow, with the Gauteng High Court ruling on 24 July that provisions in the National Health Act that force doctors to register for a Certificate of Need (CON) are unconstitutional.
Source: BusTech, Daily Maverick, Werksmans Attorneys, Department of Health
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Survey Reveals Concerns of South African Taxpayers on National Health Insurance (NHI)
Time to read: 01:03 Tax Consulting South Africa recently conducted a survey to gauge public opinion on NHI
Source: Polity.org
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Unified Legal Challenges to NHI Act Expected to Gain Strength
Time to read: 01: 48. The controversial National Health Insurance (NHI) Act, signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa just two weeks before the elections, faces several legal challenges
Source: Daily Maverick, Business Times, MedBrief
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President says government learned from COVID looting, and promises that the NHI will be different
NHI, Ramaphosa, COVID, corruption
Source: BusinessTech, 702
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Rhamaposa to sign NHI Bill into Law on 15th of May 2024
Source: Various media outlets, original writing
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Nicholas Crisp rebuts alarmist NHI claims
Time to read: 1:13. Professor Nicholas Crisp, Deputy Director-General for National Health Insurance (NHI) in the Department of Health, has criticized an opinion piece by Khulekani Mathe about the NHI Bill, cautioning against repeating alarmist claims about the scheme
Source: Business Times, Medical Brief
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"Its a NO from us, Mr President" - Business Lobby groups push back on NHI Bill
The NHI does not pass constitional muster. So say lobby groups Business Unity SA (Busa) and Business for SA (B4SA) who have urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to send the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill back to the National Assembly.
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Concerns raised as NHI Bill approved by NCOP
The NHI Bill has been approved by the National Council of Provinces, raising concerns over lack of due processes
Source: Business Tech, Daily Maverick, EWN
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