The South African Medical and Dental Practitioners (SAMDP) Association has lauded the final report of the Section 59 investigation, which addresses concerns of racial discrimination, as a “watershed moment” for the nation’s healthcare sector. Racial biases impact various sectors. The inquiry, chaired by advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi, concluded that the country’s largest medical schemes racially discriminated against black healthcare providers. This…
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BHF rejects fraud inquiry’s findings as ‘fundamentally flawed’
South Africa’s healthcare sector is facing a crisis of trust. This follows an independent inquiry finding that the nation’s largest medical schemes have been targeting black healthcare practitioners. They have been targeted in investigations into fraud and abuse. The report sets the stage for a major confrontation over racial equity and regulatory oversight. Moreover, it challenges methods used to combat…