As a clinical psychologist, entering private practice for the first time, I was left floundering. Navigating the complexity of running a business, billing medical aids
It starts innocently enough. A patient cancels via WhatsApp at 10pm. Another sends a voice note with a new symptom. You scroll through endless chat
It sounds like a dream. Paperless record keeping. Online diary management. Seamless referrals. Digital everything. But for many private health practitioners in South Africa, the
South Africa’s healthcare future is on trial, literally. South Africa’s plan to overhaul its healthcare system is facing major legal challenges that could delay or
Across South Africa, thousands of patients are holding out hope for a second chance at life through organ transplantation, but sadly, many never receive them.
As South Africa edges closer to implementing a nationalised healthcare system, many in the medical profession are watching with both hope and concern. The National
AI is no longer a distant concept. We’re bombarded by daily doses of AI hype. AI powered apps are already entering private practises and
Structure your practice for ongoing business success As registered members of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), your regulatory body, you are bound
Building a successful healthcare business Most healthcare professionals starting a business will be focused on the challenge at hand, namely getting their practice up-and-running. Strange
Taking care of your greatest asset So your small one-man practice has grown overnight and you are faced with the prospect of becoming an employer.
WhatsApp is widely used by healthcare professionals (HCPs) in South Africa to share patient information quickly—especially in rural or remote areas. It’s efficient, cost-effective, and
Practice guidelines for South African telemedicine, from the Digital Healthcare Association The Digital Healthcare Association has written a comprehensive guide that outlines best practices and