SAMA conference to focus on The future of healthcare in SA

By Ilhaam Hoosain
31 May 2008

The South African Medical Association’s (SAMA) conference on ‘The Future of Healthcare in South Africa – How will it be provided and funded will take place from the on the 30th and 31st of August 2008 at Birchwood Hotel in Ekurhuleni Gauteng. At the conference it shall address the impact of economical strains experienced by healthcare providers and patients.

Some of the topics that will be covered are:
-International healthcare trends – lessons to be learnt
-Models of funding and provision that have been implemented successfully in developing countries
-Challenges facing the South African Healthcare system
-What are the guiding principles to achieve social solidarity
-Some of the areas that will be addressed in depth are:
-Funding of healthcare for Universal Access
-Comprehensive Package of Healthcare Service
-Administration and Purchasing for Universal Access
-Service Provision (Public and Private) Arrangements for Universal Access
-Health funding mechanisms to address health systems challenges Universal access in SA – future trajectory

SAMA expects the programme to draw delegates from private and public sector, government decision makers and policy makers, international, healthcare funders, civil society and labour, pharmaceutical industry, regulatory authorities, hospital groups and SAMA members who want to influence the future of healthcare in South Africa.