Board of Healthcare Funders

21/08/2025

Balancing Rare Disease Costs with Equity

On Moneyweb, Jeremy Maggs spoke BHF’s Head of Research Charlton Murove about the rising costs of ultra-rare disease treatments. BHF’s new proposal offers a sustainable way to manage these treatments while protecting access, equity, and healthcare cover.

Read full conversation here 👇🏽

‘For smaller schemes, you find that some of them rarely collect contributions in excess of R50 million per year. If they were to fund treatment for one of these diseases, it then becomes a very big portion of what is actually collected,’ says Charlton Murove, head of research at the Board of Hea...

20/08/2025

We are proud to welcome a new member to the BHF.
This marks an exciting step in strengthening our pan-African network, reinforcing our commitment to collaboration, knowledge exchange, and healthcare innovation across the continent. Welcome to the BHF community! We look forward to impactful engagement and shared progress as we widen our footprint and elevate healthcare for all.

12/08/2025

In this Editor’s Note, Zola Mtshiya unpacks why the 2025 edition of BHF360° Magazine is proof that bold ideas and diverse minds achieve more when they play on the same side.

From policy shake-ups to mental health breakthroughs, from boardroom strategies to on-the-ground action, every page shows how partnerships are rewriting the rules of access, equity, and innovation.

Read the full foreword inside the 2025 issue of BHF360° : https://bit.ly/3J8z7cs

09/08/2025

Happy Women’s Day!
Today, we honour the women who lead, innovate, and inspire across every corner of our healthcare system.

At BHF, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and compassion of women who continue to shape a healthier, more inclusive future for all.

Here’s to the power of women, in every role, at every level, making a difference every day.

08/08/2025

Women’s Month is upon us and what better way to celebrate it than with the launch of the 2025 edition of BHF360° Magazine.
This year’s theme, “Collaborating for Value – Innovation Through Partnerships,” is a powerful reminder that the future of healthcare is built through unity, shared purpose, and bold leadership.

This edition honours the women shaping healthcare, and the partnerships driving real, sustainable change across our continent. Click here to read more: https://bit.ly/3J8z7cs

18/07/2025

This Mandela Day, the BHF team rolled up their sleeves and dedicated 67 minutes to giving back.
As part of our contribution, we helped refurbish Blair Atholl Primary Farm School by painting the fencing. It was a day marked by teamwork, purpose, and the true spirit of Mandela.

Mandela Day reminds us that we all have the power to make a difference, one small act of kindness at a time.
Let’s continue to build a legacy of service, unity, and hope.

16/07/2025

A huge congratulations to Mediscor PBM for winning Best Mid-Sized Stand at the 2025 Titanium Awards!

Your stand stood out for its innovation, creativity, and clarity in showcasing pharmaceutical benefit management solutions. A well-earned recognition!

15/07/2025

Tune In Today!

Catch Dr Katlego Mothudi, on Radio 2000 at 14:40 PM as he unpacks the BHF’s response to the Section 59 report.

14/07/2025

New Members Alert!
We’re proud to welcome two new members to the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) family!

We look forward to a journey marked by impact, innovation, and meaningful collaboration as we continue advancing healthcare together.

👉 Learn more at www.bhfglobal.com

07/07/2025

Don’t miss it! Dr. Katlego Mothudi, Managing Director of BHF, will be on eNCA tonight at 19:00 to discuss BHF’s response to the release of the Section 59 Final Report.

03/07/2025

In this thought-provoking piece, Lungile Kasapato (peer-reviewed by Kelly Chennelles) explores how private healthcare funders can move from passive payers to strategic partners in South Africa’s evolving UHC landscape.

From value-based care to digital innovation and patient-centred models - the future is here, but are we ready?
👉 Click here to read the full article:
https://bit.ly/4mZCMZx

02/07/2025

Congratulations to Bestmed Medical Scheme on receiving this prestigious recognition at the Titanium Awards for Service to Membership: Category A.

With efficient claims processing, low complaint rates, and consistently high rankings in member satisfaction surveys like Ask Afrika and News24, Bestmed continues to lead with care and commitment.

This award honours excellence across open, closed & self-administered medical schemes, administrators, and managed care organisations.