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Minister of Health Joe Phaahla says he sees limited scope to change the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill as it proceeds through the NCOP despite the strong opposition from the private healthcare industry and the biggest opposition political parties.

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Minister of Health Joe Phaahla says he sees limited scope to change the National Health Insurance Bill as it proceeds through the National Council of Provinces despite the strong opposition from the private healthcare industry and the biggest opposition political parties. Many healthcare businesses and private practitioners have expressed hope that the Bill can still be changed as it proceeds through the second House of Parliament.Get 14 days free to read all our investigative and in-depth journalism. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month. You can cancel anytime and if you cancel within 14 days you won't be billed.

 

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