Your billing company can’t claim what you never wrote down
A good billing bureau in South Africa collects on 95% or more of the claims it submits for you. That figure is real and it is worth every cent you pay for it.
Every year, South African doctors earn less. Most people have no idea.
There’s a narrative that has become almost conventional wisdom in this country: private healthcare is expensive because doctors charge too much.
The pitfalls of reception desk admission forms
A practical guide for medical practices on who really carries the legal responsibility for patient accounts.
Evaluating medical contracts II
This article uses Discovery Health as an example to address a broader dilemma: how should doctors determine whether or not to contract with a medical scheme?
The exact moment a patient falls into default
When does non-payment become breach? Understanding the precise moment of default gives practices the confidence to act — without hesitation.
Evaluating medical contracts I
Medical practitioners frequently find themselves at a crossroads, faced with the challenging decision of whether to enter into contracts with medical schemes or remain independent.
Budget constraints leave hundreds of doctors jobless in deepening public health crisis
SA’s budget can only afford to employ 800 of 1,800 unemployed doctors, despite vacancy rates for public sector facilities ranging between 5% and 22%.
