Discovery’s chief executive Adrian Gore has been a staunch opponent of the NHI Act and has now said it is a problematic piece of legislation.
has once again sounded the alarm bells against government’s “problematic” National Health Insurance scheme, warning it would need exorbitant tax hikes to fund.
“This is a complex issue. It is an intergenerational process that will take time, but it is a problematic piece of legislation,” Gore said.unworkable without private sector collaboration,“There is just not enough funding available if the NHI is imposed in a draconian form that excludes private medical aids,” Gore added.
"Significant flaws in the bill and the legislative processes followed in promulgating the bill, will also likely result in the bill being challenged on numerous fronts, leading to further likely delays.“Discovery is not the only detractor of the NHI scheme, big business, including BUSA and BLSA are opposed.“ to the NHI Act, as it was unacceptable in its current form.
“Raising these concerns is not only appropriate but in fact, the responsible and necessary course of action to ensure that the path that we choose as a country is both viable and sustainable,” he added.
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