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ANNOUNCEMENT: New SAMA Board Elected
The South African Medical Association's (SAMA) elective National Council meeting was concluded this weekend (26-28 October 2018). I would like to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation to the outgoing Board members for their leadership and guidance over the last four years.
Dr Norman Mabasa - Chairperson - GPPPC
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SAMA welcomes new President: Prof. HM Coovadia
The SAMA Board of Directors would like to sincerely thank Prof. Marina Xaba-Mokoena for the exceptional manner in which she provided guidance, leadership and oversight during her tenure as President of the Association. We wish her and her family well. Her leadership, wisdom, calm nature and sense of humour will always be remembered.
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UPDATE ON E-DISCLOSURE
Due to the ongoing issue of the request for doctors employed in the public sector to disclose their financial interest through an electronic system , SAMA leadership has been made aware and have noted disciplinary action taken against some of our members in certain parts of Kwazulu- Natal. Stemming from the information provided , SAMA endeavoured to face the matter head-on given the urgency. As a result , we confirm and advise of the following:
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Way forward Health Summit
Dear Colleagues,
Allow me to thank all those of you who were able to attend the Presidential Health Summit and share your views at the various commissions . Your presence is highly appreciated.
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SAMA Practice Cost Study Final Report 2018
The main objective of the Practice Cost Study (PCS) was to understand the costs of running a private practice in 2017 in South Africa.
To provide relevant context a Scope of Practice analyses was undertaken to provide background to the financial results. In addition, two detailed analysis on Salaries and Equipment cost were undertaken as these elements are often under reported within practice cost studies and were deemed as significant contributors.
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Physicians encouraged to “go green"
Physicians are being urged by the World Medical Association to “Go Green”.
The WMA is offering physicians and their national medical associations a free online service, My Green Doctor, to add environmental measures and climate change awareness to their medical practices.
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Enhanced Pre-authorisation Process for Hospital Benefit Management - Medscheme
The following excerpt from Medscheme's pre-authorisation rule in a circular to service providers and administrative staff:
Please take note that Medscheme has sent out the following notification regarding Pre-Authorisations with their Hospital Benefit Management from 13 September 2018.
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SAMED holds a workshop to explain changes in sponsorship
On 26th of September, the SAMA Knowledge Management and Research Department attended SAMED’s workshop: “Sponsorship has not stopped”, held in Johannesburg.
SAMED is the South African Medical Technology Industry Association, to which a number of our local and multinational medical devices and technology companies belong.
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WMA WELCOMES CALL FOR GREAT PHYSICIAN INVOLVEMENT IN COMBATING AIR POLLUTION
The World Medical Association has echoed a high-powered call for health professionals to be more involved in the management of childhood exposure to air pollution. The call has come at the first World Health Organisation conference on air pollution being held in Geneva. The WHO, in its report on air pollution and child health, says health professionals should help shape public health policy on reducing the exposure of pregnant women, children and adolescents to air pollution.
It adds that health professionals are trusted sources of information and guidance and play an important role not only in treating ill health caused by air pollution but also in educating families and patients about risks and solutions and communicating with the broader public and decision-makers.
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OPV Availability
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More than 90% of the world’s children breathe toxic air every day
Every day around 93% of the world’s children under the age of 15 years (1.8 billion children) breathe air that is so polluted it puts their health and development at serious risk. Tragically, many of them die: WHO estimates that in 2016, 600,000 children died from acute lower respiratory infections caused by polluted air.
A new WHO report on Air pollution and child health: Prescribing clean air examines the heavy toll of both ambient (outside) and household air pollution on the health of the world’s children, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. The report is being launched on the eve of WHO’s first ever Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health.
It reveals that when pregnant women are exposed to polluted air, they are more likely to give birth prematurely, and have small, low birth-weight children. Air pollution also impacts neurodevelopment and cognitive ability and can trigger asthma, and childhood cancer. Children who have been exposed to high levels of air pollution may be at greater risk for chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease later in life.
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New global commitment to primary health care for all at Astana conference
Countries around the world today agreed to the Declaration of Astana, vowing to strengthen their primary health care systems as an essential step toward achieving universal health coverage. The Declaration of Astana reaffirms the historic 1978 Declaration of Alma-Ata, the first time world leaders committed to primary health care.
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Motsoaledi says National Health Insurance is about equality, not votes
In June government gazetted the NHI bill as well as the Medical Schemes Amendment Bill for public comment. NHI is a proposed state-run health financing system that aims to pool funds to provide access to quality health services for all South Africans regardless of their economic status. The Medical Schemes Bill is aligned to the NHI Bill seeking to achieve universal health care.
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South African Medical Association Research Ethics Committee
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THUSANO GROUP
SAMA members qualify for 30 – 40 % discount on all Telkom costs . Thusano Group offers all doctors NEC Telecommunication products with a 5year warranty at discounted prices . These offers are available for small , medium and large practices. We will structure a solution to suit your business needs .
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The Foundation for Professional Development (FPD)
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2018 CCSA (Complete CPT® for South Africa)
is available
The CCSA consists of the American Medical Association's Physicians Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®), which is a systematic listing and coding of procedures and services performed by medical practitioners. Linked to these procedures and services is the Medicare Resource-based Relative Value Scale, which consist of relative value units for facilities and non-facilities, where appropriate.
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CPD Manager & CPD Journal
Medical Practice Consulting offers all members the use of the fully integrated CPD Manager free of charge.
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The South African National Blood Service
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United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945. It is currently made up of 193 Member States. The mission and work of the United Nations are guided by the purposes and principles contained in its founding Charter.
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Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
Our medical teams in the field provide services that range from basic vaccination campaigns, to maternal and pediatric care, to fighting neglected diseases, to complex surgery. MSF also advocates for affordable, high-quality medicines for the world's poorest people
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WMA Annual General
The purpose of the WMA is to serve humanity by endeavoring to achieve the highest international standards in Medical Education, Medical Science, Medical Art and Medical Ethics, and Health Care for all people in the world.
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The South African Medical Association - Postal Address-The South African Medical Association P O Box 74789,Lynnwood Ridge Pretoria 0040, South Africa
Physical address The South African Medical Association, Block F Castle Walk Corporate Park Nossob Street Erasmuskloof Ext3 Pretoria 0181, South Africa
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