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To
protect the interests of medical schemes and their
members; |
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To
monitor the solvency and financial soundness of medical
schemes;
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To
control and co-ordinate the functioning of medical schemes in
a manner that is complementary with the national health
policy;
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To
investigate complaints and settle disputes in relation to the
affairs of medical schemes;
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To
collect and disseminates information about private health care
in South
Africa |
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To
make rules (that are in line with the Medical Schemes Act)
with regard to its own functions and powers;
and
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To
make recommendations to the Minister of Health on criteria for
the measurement of quality and outcomes of the relevant health
services provided for by medical
schemes.
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