NHI is morally correct but handle with care, says Discovery’s Adrian Gore
Discovery favours a blended funding model in which medical aid members would pay for the NHI while being allowed to buy extra private cover
13 May 2022 - 05:10
Discovery CEO Adrian Gore says the proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) fund is a moral imperative for the country that he supports fully, though he warned it would require careful implementation to ensure its long-term fiscal sustainability.
“A well-functioning NHI is necessary and morally correct as we need to address unacceptable levels of inequality and ensure access to quality care,” Gore told Business Day...
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