HASA: Signing NHI Bill into law a huge mistake
The Hospital Association of South Africa says it's always supported universal access to healthcare, but signing the NHI Bill into law would be a mistake.
It has added its voice to growing concerns from medical organisations, civil society groups, and opposition parties that fear the proposed legislation will fail in its current form.
They have branded it impractical and unaffordable.
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President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to sign the bill into law in Pretoria on Wednesday afternoon.
"We sincerely believe the unfortunate consequences that this version will hamper, rather than promote access to quality health care,” said the association's Mark Peach.
"We have consistently supported universal healthcare and for years I have contributed research and expert insights from our managers who have operated in systems of universal healthcare.
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“Our contributions to help improve the NHI Bill so that we can practically achieve universal healthcare have simply been disregarded and ignored, and this is regrettable."
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