As Women’s Month comes to a close, the CMS continues to encourage informed healthcare decisions by raising awareness of women’s health issues across every stage of life. From reproductive health and pregnancy to motherhood and menopause, women face evolving health needs over time. The CMScripts featured

The debate around Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMBs) has resurfaced. On 31 July 2026, Dr Katlego Mothudi, Managing Director of the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF), published an opinion piece in Spotlight identifying weaknesses in the current PMB framework and arguing that revising the compulsory package

The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) is deeply saddened by the passing of Dr Zanele Bikitsha, National Vice-Chairperson of the South African Medical Association (SAMA). Dr Bikitsha served the medical profession with distinction and was widely respected for her considered leadership, professional integrity and commitment to strengthening

The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) remains committed to strengthening governance and leadership within the medical schemes sector. In support of this mandate, CMS, in collaboration with the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), is offering a specialised programme designed to enhance the leadership capabilities

Every year, the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) conducts an Awareness Survey to measure public awareness and understanding of the organisation and its mandate. The survey also helps the CMS evaluate the effectiveness of its communication and consumer education initiatives, allowing us to improve how

Open invitation for the regulator to join the healthcare dialogue - Health Consensus Building Initiative (HCBI). The Concentric Alliance and CMS held discussions on the HCBI movement. According to the group, the initiative seeks to build consensus on the core issues affecting RSA's health system and

The dissemination of the discussion document is designed to promote meaningful participation and to build social capital among affected parties. Stakeholders will be invited not only to comment on specific proposals, but also to consider how alternative arrangements may generate socially optimal outcomes while still

The 2026 CMS Industry Indaba has successfully concluded after two days of robust engagements on the future of healthcare financing in South Africa. Hosted by the Council for Medical Schemes, the Indaba brought together healthcare leaders and stakeholders to engage on governance reform, value-based healthcare,

The conversation shaping the future of the medical schemes environment is gaining momentum as we approach the CMS Industry Indaba 2026! Recent engagements by the Council for Medical Schemes and the National Department of Health, where the Minister of Health addressed healthcare providers and medical schemes,