Minister rethinks state doctors’ private jobs - Juta MedicalBrief

At the session, the deputies of the National Assembly will also discuss a proposed amendment to the Health Care Act that would demarcate public and private healthcare. The proposal would prevent public healthcare workers from working for so-called pure private companies, but would allow them to work in another public institution or with a concessionaire under certain conditions.

At today's session, the members of the National Assembly will, among other things, discuss a proposed amendment to the Health Care Act, which would demarcate public and private healthcare.

At today's session, the National Assembly will also discuss a proposed amendment to the Health Care Act that would demarcate public and private healthcare. The proposal would prevent public healthcare workers from working for so-called pure private companies, but would allow them to work for another public institution or a concessionaire under certain conditions.

Minister rethinks state doctors’ private jobs - Juta MedicalBrief

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi’s proposal to review remunerative work outside the public service (RWOPS) could bring both benefits and challenges to the sector, says an expert, who suggests new measures, for instance enhanced oversight to ensure doctors don’t neglect their public sector duties, could be introduced. On the down side, she warned that it could be a catalyst for an exodus of healthcare professionals to greener pastures. Motsoaledi…