The termination of the agreement between Melomed Private Hospitals and SAMWUMED, the South African Municipal Workers Union Medical Scheme, threatens the treatment plans of at least 60 cancer patients scheduled for care in 2024. Specialists express concern for the patients, particularly Stage 4 cancer patients whose conditions are being managed. SAMWUMED states the decision was due to an inability to reach a mutual agreement with Melomed and the National Health Network (NHN) for continued accreditation. The union plans to engage with SAMWUMED to understand the decision and explore options for its members.
The divorce between Melomed Private Hospitals and SAMWUMED has taken a new turn as reality has set in and how the impact of the exclusion will hurt patients.the South African Municipal Workers Union Medical Scheme has taken a new turn as union heads are looking to get involved. IOL understands there are at least 60 cancer patients who have treatment plans scheduled at Melomed Hospitals for the new year who will now be unable to continue their treatments.
"These are really lovely people. I always put my patients first. Some of them have been in my care for years, and now I will have to turn them away. Where can they turn to?" one specialist told IOL. for over 20 years and according to Shameema Adams, the Group Marketing Manager of Melomed this decision took “everyone by surprise”.
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