Medshield Medical Scheme is a healthcare fund where all members contribute towards the fund monthly to cater for medical cover should the need arise. Medshield has been in operation since 1968, making us one of the most experienced, knowledgeable, and reliable medical schemes in South Africa. Our extensive experience in the healthcare sector guides our understanding of our members' needs. Our excellent cover and benefits combined with the best quality systems and services have resulted in our exceptional size and strength. For more information, visit medshield.co.za

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Johannesburg - For many people, the first signs of fatigue show up in a particular place: the feet. As the year winds down and the festive season approaches, many of us find ourselves constantly on the move – rushing between work deadlines, school concerts, family commitments, shopping trips, and holiday travel. It's a busy, joyful time, but also one where our bodies begin to feel the strain.

Painful feet – When your feet speak, 
make sure to listen

Johannesburg - For many people, the first signs of fatigue show up in a particular place: the feet. As the year winds down and the festive season...

Johannesburg - So, you've decided to review your medical scheme option. You've reviewed the new contributions and the updated benefits for 2026, and you may be wondering whether your current plan still aligns with your lifestyle. Changing your option within the same scheme is a significant opportunity to ensure that your cover grows with you.

Switching benefit options within your medical scheme

Johannesburg - So, you've decided to review your medical scheme option. You've reviewed the new contributions and the updated benefits for 2026...

Kevin Aron, Principal Officer at Medshield Medical Scheme

Value-based care: rebuilding South Africa’s healthcare future

Johannesburg - Michael Porter, one of the world's foremost Harvard thinkers on strategy and competitiveness, defined value in healthcare as the health outcomes achieved per unit of cost spent. In other words, actual value is not about how much activity the system produces, but about how well it improves people's health relative to the resources consumed. It is a deceptively simple definition. Yet South Africa's healthcare system continues to operate on a vastly different model: fee-for-service. In this system, providers are paid for the number of consultations, tests, or procedures performed, not for the health outcomes they achieve. The result is a system where incentives are misaligned, costs are spiralling, and patients, the people the system is supposed to serve, often fall through the cracks and do not gain the intended benefits from the healthcare ecosystem. The cracks in the fee-for-service system

Essential eye-care tips and benefits

Keep an eye on your cover

Johannesburg - Our eyes help us navigate the world, recognising familiar faces, reading messages, getting around safely, and doing our jobs. But many people only book an eye test once they’re already struggling to see properly. If you’re squinting, dealing with eye strain, or getting regular headaches, it’s a good idea to visit the optometrist sooner rather than later. Early care can make a big difference to your comfort and overall quality of life.

What medical schemes mean by “risk stratification” – in simple terms

Johannesburg - Chronic disease is one of the biggest drains on both our health and our wallets. Too often, we treat symptoms instead of causes, thus reacting late, spending more, and achieving poorer outcomes. At Medshield Medical Scheme, we're breaking that cycle by focusing on personalised prevention. Through risk stratification, digital screening, and human coaching, we intervene earlier, support members better, and bend the long-term cost curve in the right direction.

Good governance is the cornerstone of sustainable healthcare

Johannesburg - In an era where trust defines longevity, good governance is no longer a corporate formality; it is the foundation of sustainable healthcare. For medical schemes, it determines how effectively they manage risk, ensure accountability, and build the confidence of members who rely on them for their well-being.

Fraud and abuse pose a silent threat to healthcare sustainability

JOHANNESBURG - Fraudulent claims and provider abuse may not dominate headlines in the same way as medicine shortages or hospital waiting lists, yet their impact on healthcare sustainability is profound. Every falsified claim, inflated bill, or unethical practice chips away at the collective resources members entrust to their schemes.

JOHANNESBURG - Diabetes is one of those conditions that often creeps in quietly, sometimes showing no symptoms until it's already taken hold. Yet it remains one of South Africa's most widespread and preventable health challenges, affecting millions of people from all walks of life.

Your guide to living well with diabetes – and preventing it

JOHANNESBURG - Diabetes is one of those conditions that often creeps in quietly, sometimes showing no symptoms until it's already taken hold. Yet...

10 November 2025 - Fedhealth and Medshield today announced they have mutually agreed to terminate discussions on a proposed amalgamation of the two medical schemes.

Strategic update: Proposed amalgamation of Fedhealth and Medshield

10 November 2025 - Fedhealth and Medshield today announced they have mutually agreed to terminate discussions on a proposed amalgamation of the...

JOHANNESBURG - That pulsing pain that causes nausea or an overwhelming sensitivity to light or sound isn’t just a bad headache - it could be a migraine. Migraines are common yet often misunderstood headaches that can significantly affect daily life.

Migraine relief: Understanding the triggers and treatment options

JOHANNESBURG - That pulsing pain that causes nausea or an overwhelming sensitivity to light or sound isn’t just a bad headache - it could be a...

Painful feet – When your feet speak, make sure to listen

Switching benefit options within your medical scheme

Value-based care: rebuilding South Africa’s healthcare future

Essential eye-care tips and benefits

What medical schemes mean by “risk stratification” – in simple terms

Good governance is the cornerstone of sustainable healthcare

Fraud and abuse pose a silent threat to healthcare sustainability

Your guide to living well with diabetes – and preventing it

Strategic update: Proposed amalgamation of Fedhealth and Medshield

Migraine relief: Understanding the triggers and treatment options

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