A free app that lets patients do quick health check-ups on themselves is the centrepiece of a Gates Foundation-backed project.

My kids got a great report from the dentist at their last checkup. From the receptionist? Not so much.

Accidental death and injury insurance are significantly different from, say, medical aid in that it is paid because of an accident.

Medical scheme Medshield is planning to introduce a loyalty programme that will attract young members in a competitive environment.

The government is hoping to close a medical-scheme-contribution loophole in the medical tax credit system.

This type of insurance covers the many additional expenses incurred in the event of a serious illness.

Complaints to the Council for Medical Schemes increased by 29% during the 2017/18 financial year compared with the previous year

Discovery Health has rejected allegations that it is underpaying or not paying claims for emergency prescribed minimum benefit conditions.

National Health Insurance inched closer to becoming a reality this week as the Minister of Health introduced two draft bills.

The Government Employees Medical Scheme has released its annual report for 2017, reflecting a significant increase in its reserve ratio and surplus.

With the introduction of new regulations last year, the health insurance industry broadened South Africans’ access to medical cover.

With the introduction of new regulations in April 2017, the health insurance landscape significantly broadened South Africans’ access to medical cover

We all have unique health risks and concerns, so you need somebody who is objective and familiar with your life history to advise you.

Cancer and cardiovascular conditions accounted for most of the R4.46 billion in claims paid out by Liberty last year.

RANDS AND SENSE: Fraud, waste and abuse in the healthcare industry is one of the main drivers of healthcare inflation.

The increase in value-added tax VAT will not affect your medical scheme contributions or benefits for the year, but it will affect the prices of medical products and services.