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Healthcare Professions: Where Empathy Meets Expertise Healthcare isn’t just about diagnostics—it’s about people. AI can analyse bloodwork, but it can’t build trust with a nervous patient. It can summarise symptoms, but it can’t guide someone through grief. That’s where human caregivers shine. Why It Matters: The US Bureau of Labor […]
Why is it that SA health practitioners, right now, a reluctant and reticent to invest in, and embrace, taking steps to grow their practices? What is the root cause. And how can one best rekindle their enthusiasm? South African health practitioners may be reluctant to invest in and embrace steps […]
Uncertainty about VAT hikes no excuse for inaction Apr 22, 2025 Despite rumours of a potential reversal on the proposed VAT increase, businesses in South Africa must prepare for an increase from 15% to 15,5%, effective 1 May 2025. By Shaheed Patel, senior tax consultant at CMS South Africa With […]
Why a Shareholders Agreement? Nobody thinks of this, but if you are going into a business or partnership with someone, you need to have a comprehensive shareholders agreement in place. The shareholders agreement outlines your rights, responsibilities and actions to take when someone wants to exit, or […]
The Crisis In Primary Care: Never Enough Time Physicians spend mere minutes with patients, hindering care and leading to unnecessary tests and referrals to specialists. Among the solutions: Direct primary care. Stephen Schimpff MD, MACP Image courtesy Erickson Senior Living In a typical visit to your primary care doctor or […]
Pro’s and Con’s of Telemedicine Telemedicine in South Africa enhances healthcare access but faces significant challenges related to legal, ethical, and diagnostic standards, necessitating clearer regulations. Key insights: Improved Access Telemedicine enhances healthcare access in rural areas, overcoming geographical barriers and improving patient care. Doctor-Patient Relationship Remote consultations can weaken […]
Why Your Healthcare Practice May Be Targeted by Cyber Hackers Cybersecurity is a pressing concern for healthcare practitioners of all sizes. Many believe that their smaller practices are less likely to be targeted, but the reality is stark. In 2023, over 343 million individuals fell victim to cybercrimes, indicating that […]
CMS State of Medical Schemes 2023 Summary of the key statistics from the CMS Industry Report 2023, making it easier for the layperson to understand: Number of Medical Schemes: The total number of medical schemes in South Africa has decreased to 72, continuing a downward trend. Beneficiaries: While the […]
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