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Malaria Season in South Africa: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe
Malaria Season in South Africa: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe By Rudolph Ackermann, CEO at MANAGE ALLSource: The National Institute for Communicable Diseases, October 2025 Mosquito season is upon us. The start of summer generally marks the start of the malaria season in South Africa, due to higher temperatures and increased rainfall…
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Symptoms and Treatment
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Symptoms and Treatment By Rudolph Ackermann, CEO at MANAGE ALLSource: Council for Medical Schemes, October 2025 For the body to function properly, it needs oxygen, which is carried from the lungs to the rest of the body by red blood cells. To produce healthy red blood cells, the body needs certain nutrients,…
Health Issues Affecting Women
Health Issues Affecting Women By Rudolph Ackermann, CEO at MANAGE ALLSource: Council for Medical Schemes, August 2025 August is Women’s Month, and the 9th marks National Women’s Day, celebrating the care, courage, and everyday impact of women in shaping our society! To mark this special month, the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) is raising awareness…
Recognising Heart Attack Warning Signs
Recognising Heart Attack Warning Signs: Don’t Ignore These Crucial Symptoms By Rudolph Ackermann, CEO at MANAGE ALLSource: IOL Health, 30 July 2025 A heart attack can be a terrifying and life-threatening occurrence. Knowing its warning signs and acting quickly can dramatically improve the outcome. Many people mistakenly dismiss early symptoms, thinking they’re just indigestion, muscle…
The Importance Of Top-Up/Gap Cover
The Importance Of Top-Up/Gap Cover By Rudolph Ackermann, CEO at MANAGE ALL Top-up/gap cover can play an important role in your overall healthcare portfolio as it provides an additional layer of protection against high-cost, unforeseeable medical expenses that would otherwise be difficult to afford. Did You Know – You Do Not Need To Use The Same Provider…
Six Things Everyone Should Know About Multiple Sclerosis
Six Things Everyone Should Know About Multiple Sclerosis By Rudolph Ackermann, CEO at MANAGE ALLSource: Bizcommunity, June 2025 Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects over 2.8 million people worldwide – and around 74% of those diagnosed are women. Yet the real-life implications of MS often go unheard. From symptoms that are hard to explain, to unavoidable physical…
Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunction
Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunction By Rudolph Ackermann, CEO at MANAGE ALLSource: Council for Medical Schemes Living with a chronic health condition can be overwhelming, especially when it affects something as personal as bladder control. Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunction is one such condition that can have a significant impact on daily life, independence, and emotional well-being. Around the…
The Essence Of TOP-UP/GAP COVER
The Essence Of TOP-UP/GAP COVER By Rudolph Ackermann, CEO at MANAGE ALL Top-Up/Gap Cover Is An Essential Supplement To Your Medical Scheme Plan Top-up/Gap cover is a valuable insurance product for those with medical aid, as it helps to cover the financial shortfall between what medical professionals charge and what medical schemes pay. It’s particularly useful…
BHF and DISCOVERY Challenge Section 59 Report’s Conclusions
BHF and DISCOVERY Challenge Section 59 Report’s Conclusions By Rudolph Ackermann, CEO at MANAGE ALLSource: Moonstone Information Refinery The Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) and Discovery Health have rejected the findings in the Section 59 Investigation Panel’s final report, saying they are based on methodological and interpretive flaws. The panel’s final report, which was handed to…
Levies On Medical Schemes
Levies On Medical Schemes By Rudolph Ackermann, CEO at MANAGE ALLSource: Council for Medical Schemes Imposition Of Levies On Medical Schemes The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS), after consultation with the Minister of Health, hereby confirms the imposition of a R51.49 levy per member on medical schemes for the 2025/26 financial year. In respect of…
Medical Procedure Costs and Split Billing
Medical Procedure Costs and Split Billing By Rudolph Ackermann, CEO at MANAGE ALLSource: Council For Medical Schemes And Related Legislation Split billing by doctors in South Africa refers to a practice where doctors bill patients and their medical schemes separately for the same service, often at different rates. This practice is considered unethical and potentially…
The Growing Concern Of Early-Onset Cancers
The Growing Concern Of Early-Onset Cancers By Rudolph Ackermann, CEO at MANAGE ALLSource: Health-e News The Growing Concern Of Early-Onset Cancers And What You Can Do The trend is unmistakable: Younger people are being diagnosed with cancer more frequently. Over the past three decades, global research has revealed a concerning surge in early-onset colon and…
Medical Top-Up Cover Vs. Medical Gap Cover
Medical Top-Up Cover Vs. Medical Gap Cover By Rudolph Ackermann, CEO at MANAGE ALLSource: Council for Medical Schemes PREAMBLE At Cura Administrators (for which Manage All is a Preferred Broker / Advisor), we understand that many people may be confused about the differences between Medical Top-up Cover and Medical Gap Cover. According to Chapter 2…
What Do Others Say About Healthcare Provider Tariffs: The Reason For Medical Top-Up (Gap) Cover
What Do Others Say About Healthcare Provider Tariffs: The Reason For Medical Top-Up (Gap) Cover By Rudolph Ackermann, CEO at MANAGE ALL On 7 August 2012 the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) released a new Healthcare Provider Tariff guideline. The new guideline, set to come into effect on 10 August, was met by howls…
Medical Emergency Travel Insurance Is A Must-Have For South African Travelers
Medical Emergency Travel Insurance Is A Must-Have For South African Travelers By Rudolph Ackermann, CEO at MANAGE ALL Traveling outside the borders of South Africa presents exciting opportunities, but it also comes with potential risks. One of the most crucial safeguards you can have in place is Medical Emergency Travel Insurance. Without this essential coverage,…
Why You Should Never Apply Directly To A Medical Scheme
Why You Should Never Apply Directly To A Medical Scheme By Rudolph Ackermann, CEO at MANAGE ALL Applying for a medical scheme directly through the provider might seem convenient, but it often lacks the comprehensive guidance and tailored advice that advisors offer. Here’s why you should consider using an objectively focused advisor instead: Specialist Advice…