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Healthcare innovation means little if people cannot afford it

Most South Africans don't think about their medical scheme every day. They think about it when the monthly contribution comes off their bank account, when increases are announced, or when they submit a claim. Yet the true value of healthcare funding is realised when life changes unexpectedly through a serious accident, a cancer diagnosis, an emergency operation or the birth of a premature baby. In those moments, the question is no longer what healthcare costs, but whether you can access the care you need and having the confidence that the treatment will be funded and you will not be left in financial difficulty.

Daily Maverick·12h ago·1m
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