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Protect yourself with informed consent

1 March 2012

If you’ve ever needed medical treatment, you should have heard of the term “informed consent”. However, even if you’ve never heard of it, you may need to give your informed consent at some or other time, so now is a good time to learn about it.

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Health checks at Clicks Clinics... covered

1 March 2012

Start your year on a healthy note with a comprehensive health assessment at your nearest Clicks Clinic. Remember, early screenings can save your life, so make your health a priority in 2012.

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Get the right anti-retroviral at the right price

1 March 2012

HIV can be kept under control with long-term (chronic) anti-retroviral medication. But chronic medication can be expensive, so opting for a generic option – and those that are on our HIV formulary – can work out cheaper.

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View from the top: trustee remuneration

1 March 2012

Lately, there have been many reports lambasting medical schemes for spending too much on trustee remuneration. Last year, it was reported that ten unnamed “not-for-profit” schemes in South Africa spent a total of R28 million on their trustees in 2010.

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10 healthy habits to help you save

1 March 2012

Times are tough. And we’re all having to tighten our belts one way or another. By making just a few heart-healthy and eco-friendly lifestyle changes, though, you could cut down on your household and medical expenses – and feel fitter in the process.

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Good news for the Sasman family

1 March 2012

Healthcare is often a group effort. Abdurraghmaan Sasman and his family know this better than anyone else. Following a major accident, Abdurraghmaan was unable to work or pay for some of the unexpected medical bills. This is when his family contacted CMP.

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How we pay for PMBs, and why we have rules

1 March 2012

Prescribed Minimum Benefits have been in the news for quite some time now. As a result, there’s a common misconception that schemes are against PMBs in principle. Our Principal Officer, Derek Shardlow, explains that this is not true – especially in CMP’s case

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managed care programmes can benefit med schemes

Managed care programmes can benefit medical schemes

22 December 2011

Managed care programmes can lower medical cost inflation by reducing unnecessary hospitalisations and specialist visits. If used properly, these programmes can play a huge role in making medical schemes more affordable.

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protein powders and supplements can be harmful

Protein powders and supplements can be harmful

22 December 2011

Experts warn those using food supplements and protein powders as a shortcut to fitness and weight loss to read the labels and do their homework first.

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probiotics improve dental health

Probiotics good for dental health

19 December 2011

Most people know that probiotics are good for bowel and stomach health, but a recent study has found they are also good for your teeth.

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