In an interview with BizNews editor Alec Hogg yesterday (September 3), Netcare CEO Richard Friedland discussed a potential alternative to the National Health Insurance (NHI) bill that could alleviate the financial burden on South Africa’s public healthcare system.

Dr Richard Friedland, Ms Melanie Da Costa and Dr Biancha Mentoor wrote a detailed document proposing a “Mandatory Cover for the Formally Employed” scheme, which they argue is a more feasible and affordable option compared to the NHI…..more