Trump’s unpredictable tariff policy - most recently targeting South African exports with a proposed 30% duty - has sparked concern over ripple effects across the country’s economy. While not aimed at healthcare directly, the broader financial strain could drive up costs and increase malpractice risk as providers face tighter budgets and greater operational pressure.

Medical aid premiums have surged dramatically in South Africa, far outpacing inflation. But what's behind these spiraling costs? From doctors forced into costly defensive medicine practices to escalating malpractice claims and soaring professional indemnity premiums—South Africans are facing a perfect storm that's turning healthcare into an increasingly unaffordable luxury.

Recent cuts to the U.S.-backed PEPFAR funding have placed significant strain on South Africa's healthcare sector, potentially worsening the medical malpractice crisis. While the government plans increased healthcare spending, sustained collaboration and innovation are crucial for building a resilient healthcare system.

South Africa faces a sharp rise in medical malpractice claims, straining both public and private healthcare sectors. Solutions like improved risk management and Patient Cover™ aim to protect patients and providers while stabilizing costs.

South Africa’s healthcare system is losing billions to a surge in medical negligence claims, with tragic stories and financial strain mounting. Solutions like Patient Cover™ could transform this crisis, offering faster compensation for patients and easing the burden on healthcare providers.

An explosion of medical malpractice claims is reshaping healthcare and insurance, pushing doctors to defensive practices and leaving patients with rising costs. Dive into how new solutions like Patient Cover™ aim to bring balance, offering faster claims resolutions and a more sustainable future for all involved.