Discovery health
Discovery extends weekend opening hours at its vaccination sites
The private medical aid scheme has announced that its ready to vaccinate citizens aged 50 and above at all six of its sites.
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Discovery opens its sixth COVID vaccination site in Midrand
The company on Friday said the site had the capacity to deliver 3,800 vaccinations per day to the 3.5 million residents within close proximity of Midrand.
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Discovery Health explains how it will vaccinate its members against COVID-19
The private medical health scheme announced last month that it will fund a COVID-19 vaccine for two million of its members.
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Don't drop guard now that COVID-19 cases decreasing, Discovery CEO warns WC
The chief executive of Discovery Health, Dr Ryan Noach, said that they were currently seeing a steady downward trend in the number of new daily infections.
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Discovery backs alcohol ban, but warns it's not long-term solution for abuse
Discovery Health chief executive officer, Dr Ryan Noach, said that a more targeted plan was needed to eradicate the abuse of liquor.
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Discovery targets mental health with rewards plan
The insurer said the aim was both, to make its clients healthier and over time bring down the cost of claims.
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Medical aid inquiry told GPs earned smallest share in funds collected by schemes
NHCPA chair Dr Donald Gumede said medical aid scheme executives, like Discovery Health, rewarded themselves for withholding payments intended for doctors.
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[LISTEN] Doctors angry at Discovery Health over policy changes
CapeTalk’s Kieno Kammies speaks to Discovery Health's Dr Ryan Noach about the policy changes and how they affect patients and doctors.
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Man who jumped from Discovery building in stable condition
It's unclear what led to Tuesday's fall which resulted to the man being hurt.
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[LISTEN] Why it’s important to get flu jab
Talk Radio 702 host Azania Mosaka speaks to Dr Noluthando Nematswerani, head of the Centre for Clinical Excellence at Discovery, about the importance of getting a flu jab.
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Discovery Health responds to NHCPA's spying claims
Discovery Health says its aware of claims by the National Health Care Professionals Association.
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NHCPA urges doctors to report spying medical aids
The 'Sunday Times' reported that 19 medical aid schemes have been implicated in using spies to expose fake payments or patients.
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Medical aids accused of spying on doctors
It’s reported that 19 schemes have been implicated with doctors claiming that some firms have even been sneaking hidden cameras into consulting rooms.
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[LISTEN] Discovery Vitality's rewards U-turn, more changes announced
Discovery Vitality's Dr Craig Nossel speaks to 702's Azania Mosaka about the company's recent changes to its fitness rewards programme and what it has planned for August.
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‘Lifestyle diseases could break SA’s healthcare budget’
Health experts have addressed key challenges facing healthcare systems at the Discovery health summit.
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Discovery Vitality CEO on removal of certain fitness device brands
Discovery Vitality has come under fire for removing certain brands of fitness devices from its rewards programme.
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Discovery grows customer numbers by 7%
CEO of Discovery Health, Adrian Gore, says the company is very competitive.
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Stocks gain for third day
Stocks followed major overseas markets higher on Wednesday.
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Discovery: Certificate of need not negative
The Department of Health is finalising details of the certificate.
