The Dangerous Impact of the Proposed Healthcare Tariff Regulation in South Africa
Published on: 26/02/2025
South Africa's healthcare sector faces a harmful regulatory shift that threatens private practice, strengthens medical aid monopolies, and drives doctors away. The proposed tariff exemption will worsen financial strain, lower care quality, and restrict patient access. Here's why we must oppose it.
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