Council for Medical Schemes

The Regulatory body of South African medical schemes. #CMScares4u

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The CMS is proud to have achieved a #cleanaudit outcome for the 2025/26 financial year. Read more about our organisational performance and other achievements in the CMS Annual Report 2025/26. Access it here: https://t.co/NLTm9LaAiN #CMSCares4u

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The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) welcomes renewed public attention to the reform of prescribed minimum benefits (PMBs).
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The CAC, established under Section 9 of the Medical Schemes Act 131 of 1998, assists the CMS in reviewing Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMB) Guidelines. READ MORE HERE:
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A productive first day is in the books! Thank you to our delegates, facilitators and industry experts for the meaningful engagement and valuable perspectives shared. We look forward to building on this momentum in tomorrow’s sessions. #CMSCares4u

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We are halfway through Day 1 of the 2026 Trustee Development Programme, with our first panel of industry experts sharing practical perspectives on healthcare fraud, member affordability and scheme sustainability in the age of AI. #CMSCares4u

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The 2026 Trustee Development Programme, presented by CMS in collaboration with GIBS, kicks off today!

Our Education and Training team is on site, equipping trustees with the leadership and strategic skills to make a greater impact in the sector. #CMSCares4u

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The CMS 2025/26 Annual Report is now available!

With a clean audit outcome and a 94.83% performance score, we remain committed to protecting medical scheme members while upholding the highest standard of governance.

Access the full report here: https://t.co/pJuHPHmOuE

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The CMS is represented by its Chief Executive and Registrar, Dr Musa Gumede, at the HASA Quality Summit and Conference 2026 today, where he will share insights on the emerging trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the medical schemes sector.

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Medical schemes industry professionals are invited to join the CMS Policy, Research and Monitoring team on 29 September 2026 via MS Teams for a technical session on the PMB Review for Primary Healthcare Service Benefits Package Costing.

Register now: https://t.co/RGLrSmhCIb

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Day 2 of the CMS Council Strategic Planning Workshop focused on identifying emerging priorities impacting the governance of medical schemes.

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DAY 1 OF CMS STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP:

CMS Council Member Dr Mabalane Mfundisi reflects on his tenure, highlighting the challenges encountered and the progress achieved by the Council over the years.

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Day 1 of CMS Council Strategic Planning Workshop - Council Chair Dr Mabeba reflecting on CMS past and present strategy.

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The women at the CMS stood in solidarity against gender-based violence by wearing black at today’s Strategic Planning Session.

This is a reminder of our collective responsibility to raise awareness and support the call to end violence against women.

#EndGBV #CMSCares4u

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GIN2026 brings together global leaders in evidence-based healthcare, guideline development, and implementation. Over 350 international experts, senior policymakers, clinicians, researchers, patient advocates, and healthcare leaders attended.

Download: https://t.co/pXIachTzYj

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Could unexplained fatigue, joint pain or recurring symptoms be linked to Lupus? This complex autoimmune disease can affect many parts of the body and is often difficult to diagnose. Read the #CMScript to learn more about Lupus and #PMB support: https://t.co/uRK6ajC4Yj #CMSCares4u

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Today, the CMS Chief Executive & Registrar, Dr Musa Gumede, is at the 2026 AHFoZ Annual All-Stakeholders Conference on Health in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, sharing health insurance perspectives from the region. #CMSCares4u

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As Women’s Month draws to a close, the CMS continues to empower women with trusted information to make informed healthcare decisions.
Visit our page on key women’s health topics and learn more about the benefits available at #PMB level, here: https://t.co/l00EO29QRC #CMSCares4u

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The CMS is pleased to announce that the Chief Executive and Registrar, Dr Musa Gumede, will take the stage at the 2026 GEMS Symposium tomorrow, sharing the regulatory perspective on protecting members and ensuring a sustainable medical schemes sector. #CMSCares4u

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Vacancy Alert: The CMS is looking for an experienced Senior Manager: Audit & Risk to provide strategic leadership in audit, risk and governance. View the full advert and apply here: https://t.co/XZXRksXW8m #JobseekersSA

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CMS, in collaboration with SAMRC hosted a two-day workshop (17–18 August 2026) focused on strengthening the Prescribed Minimum Benefit (PMB) Definition Guidelines through evidence-informed decision-making.

Download the presentations here: https://t.co/gLxjC5w9z7