Sandpiper’s Post

Thank you to the Progressive Business Forum for hosting the Health Colloquium. An opportunity for the private sector and government to engage on NHI. The health mandate is clear. There are over 60million South Africans who deserve equitable quality healthcare. The question is how are we as the private sector going to participate to make this a reality. Let's move beyond the question of do we support to HOW can we practically support and actively solution that. Though many questions may still linger on NHI, one thing remains sure for me, we can achieve more together than apart. #healthiertogether #pbf

Feeling glad to share a recent publication of your team titled "𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐥𝐝-𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐚: 𝐆𝐌𝐂𝐑-𝐀𝐇𝐏 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡" in 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐲𝐨𝐧, Elsevier https://lnkd.in/d5csjb85 China faces a significant healthcare challenge due to its ageing population, underscoring the need for an integrated old-age healthcare system. This complex issue involves balancing the diverse interests of multiple stakeholders, which can lead to conflicts and inequalities. Our latest study offers a strategic approach to resolving these conflicts. By employing stakeholder analysis, the Mitchell score-based technique, and stakeholder theory, we have identified key decision-makers and their preferences using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). Solution strategies are refined through multiple stability concepts within the graph model for conflict resolution (GMCR). Key Findings: - Developing an integrated old-age healthcare system is feasible by addressing potential stakeholder conflicts. - Governments should distribute authority, simplify procedures, and enhance the insurance system. - Medical institutions must explore funding options, expand services, and improve accessibility. - Elderly individuals should focus on healthy ageing and seek suitable healthcare providers. - Active stakeholder participation is essential for effective implementation. These insights aim to promote harmonization and minimize conflicts, establishing an equitable healthcare system that meets the needs of the elderly. By adopting these recommendations, China can successfully advance integrated elderly care, addressing the pressing challenges posed by its ageing population. #Healthcare #AgingPopulation #StakeholderAnalysis #ConflictResolution #ElderlyCare #China #AHP #GMCR #IntegratedCare #MedicalServices #HealthyAging #HealthcareStrategy

Legislated limitations on the extent of medical scheme benefits increases anti-selection risk and destabilises the risk pool which, in turn, drives up the cost of cover for everyone. More specifically, limiting medical schemes in favour of a single-payer as set out in the new NHI Act will have far-reaching consequences, Charlotte Mandisa Mbewu CA(SA), warned in her capacity as chair of the Health Funders Association (HFA) NHI Steering Committee during the recent HFA Scenario Planning for the Future of the Private Health Sector in Johannesburg. Elaborating from a provider perspective, Mbewu, who is Discovery Health PO, stressed that curtailing the ability of medical schemes to pay for services also creates significant uncertainty among service providers: “This may discourage them from practising in South Africa. “Likewise for facilities,” she added, “where uncertainty regarding health system structure will discourage investment.” #Healthcare #HealthSystems #MedicalSchemes #DiscoveryHealth Read more and join the conversation by registering on our free networking platform for African healthcare professionals. Register today at https://lnkd.in/dSMbXP9c

Access to affordable medicines is critical to ensure that healthcare is equitable, inclusive and universal. However, current gaps in the healthcare system limit stocks and push costs up, making life-saving medicines inaccessible and unaffordable for many. Our esteemed panelists for session 2 at the #HealthAndHumanitySummit are K.M. Gopakumar, Senior Researcher and Legal Advisor at Third World Network, Dr. Brinelle D'souza, National Programme Director, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Giten Khwairakpam, Community & Policy Program Manager, TREAT Asia programme, and Leena Menghaney, Regional Head, MSF Access Campaign. They will discuss ‘How COVID has shaped Justice and Equity for Access to Treatment’. By prioritizing people over profit, we can develop a robust healthcare infrastructure and ensure equitable access to quality healthcare services. For live updates from the conversation, click here: https://bit.ly/45akQC1 #MSF #MSFSouthAsia #DoctorsWithoutBorders #HHSummit #Humanity #PublicHealth #PublicHealthIssues #HumanitarianCrises #SouthAsia #AccessToHealthcare #COVID

Is Australia’s healthcare system as good as it could be given our nation’s wealth (12th largest economy in the world by GDP)? Disturbing stat - patients wait on average 466 days after a new medicine has been approved by our regulator before they have funded access to it. This is 3-4x longer than patients in comparable nations (Japan 102 days, Germany 136 days, UK 156 days). Sadly, those who might benefit most from innovative new medicines - patients with serious diseases - often don’t have the luxury of time to wait. Robust conversations on timely patient access at a Medicines Australia stakeholder event in Canberra this week - with some hope upcoming Health Technology Assessment Review process reforms might deliver change to reduce those delays. Fingers crossed🤞 #accesstohealthcare #betteroutcomes #futureofhealth #strongerPBS #PharmAus23 Josh B. Sarah Greenbaum Helen Han Andrea Cornish

🌍🏥 Happy International Universal Health Coverage Day! At Altaira, we believe that everyone deserves access to quality healthcare services, regardless of where they live or their socioeconomic status. Here are some facts about UHC Day: ✅ UN General Assembly endorsed UHC resolution on 12 December 2012. ✅ UHC Day advocates aim to raise awareness about resilient health systems and universal health coverage. ✅ Annually on 12 December, advocates share stories, celebrate achievements, and call for increased health investments. ✅ Health systems must be inclusive, serving everyone regardless of identity, location, or financial status. ✅ Equitable health coverage prioritises the most vulnerable, including women, children, and adolescents. ✅ On 12 December, a call to action is made to demand universal health coverage, urging leaders to invest in inclusive healthcare systems. Let's work together to make universal health coverage a reality. #Altaira #UHCDay #InternationalUniversalHealthCoverageDay #Healthcare

Empowering the future of healthcare demands a united front. Breaking down barriers between public and private health sectors is key for achieving universal healthcare coverage in South Africa and beyond. Let's reevaluate regulations hindering cross-training, embracing collaboration. The private sector's investments in cutting-edge tech can fuel the next wave of healthcare professionals. Restricting their role in capacity building only holds us back. The path to a transformative health system is inclusive and united. 🌐💉 #HealthcareUnity #CapacityBuilding #TransformativeFuture"

NOT HAVING THE NHI WILL ONLY FURTHER ENTRENCH THE PRIVALAGED INEQALITIES Talk of the launch of an NHI have now been linked to possible health professions leaving the country. Whether this has merit is hard to believe given that health professionals have been leaving and returning pre-1994. Nevertheless, what is FACT, is that the most recent data suggests that approximately 16% to 17% of South Africans have private medical aid coverage. This figure represents a relatively small portion of the population, reflecting the broader economic disparities and access to healthcare resources in the country. Most South Africans rely on the public healthcare system, which faces significant challenges including resource limitations and service delivery issues. This then leaves one with the question, who has the most to lose and who has the most to gain by the introduction of such a such a health system?