Category: Insurance News / Medical Schemes / Resolution Health / August 2006

Resolution Health reaches 100 000-members milestone

Five and a half years after starting out with just 192 members, Resolution Health Medical Scheme has reached the 100,000 members milestone, cementing its position as one of the leading role players in the South African health care industry.

“With hard work and dedication, we are proud to have reached the 100,000 membership mark. This has been achieved notwithstanding various negative aspects in the healthcare industry and an unstable and ever changing market,” said Jannie Kotze, Resolution Health’s CEO.

As one of 47 open medical schemes operating in the country, Resolution Health is approaching the top ten in membership terms as it continues to add new members in a highly complex environment under constant scrutiny from government and the public .

“Our growth is significant when one takes into account the fact that there has been an overall decline in the number of South Africans covered by medical schemes,” said Kotze.

A recent survey points to a decline in total population joining medical schemes – down by about half a million lives to 14% in 2005 from 15.2% in 2002.

According to Kotze, the changing landscape of the industry provides continuous challenges for medical schemes and the race to grow membership bases is reaching new heights against a backdrop of new and pending legislation.

“We have committed ourselves to innovative, cost-effective products and excellent service and will constantly strive to enhance access to quality private health care for the people of South Africa,” added Kotze.

Source: ITInews – Insurance Times and Investments Online

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