Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

Gauteng Health chases R4.6bn in unpaid patient fees

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The Gauteng Health Department is on a major debt recovery drive, trying to claw back a staggering R4.6 billion in unpaid patient fees. More than half is owed by self-paying patients, while medical schemes and government entities make up the rest. Despite appointing debt collectors last year, only a fraction has been recovered so far. Phemelo speaks to Chief Director for Health Economics and Finance at the Gauteng Health Department, Siyabonga Jikwana.
24 Mar 4PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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