Gauteng's Health Debt: A Four Billion Crisis
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Gautengs health department grapples with a staggering R4.6 billion debt from unpaid medical bills, with the Road Accident Fund owing R1.6 billion and self-paying patients accounting for another R2.4 billion. Other government departments are also behind on payments, totaling R183 million. Despite providing emergency care to all, the department faces challenges in collecting these funds due to untraceable patients and delayed medical scheme payments. Efforts to recover debts include better verification, upfront payments, and legal processes, with proposed fee hikes for 2026-2027.
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