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1 Competition in the Private Healthcare Sector
Squaring the Circle Agenda: Competition in healthcare: Dr Debbie Pearmain – BHF The legal challenges: Nandi Mokoena – Competition Commission The health economics point of view: Andrew Myburgh – Genesis Analytics The BHF Southern African Conference July’07 Sun City

2 Competition in the Private Healthcare Sector
Squaring the Circle How do we find an optimal balance between: Members’ interests (quality treatment and low cost) Providers’ needs (clinical independence and reasonable remuneration) Shareholders’ needs (maximising profits)? How can competition law assist in balancing these goals in an environment as complex as healthcare? The BHF Southern African Conference July’07 Sun City

3 Competition in the Private Healthcare Sector
Squaring the Circle What is the role for a consumer body, such as the BHF, in enhancing competition? If the BHF negotiates better tariffs on behalf of consumers, is that price fixing and hence by definition anti-competitive? If so, what is Government’s role? What is the role of vertical integration on the supply side in a competitive environment? The BHF Southern African Conference July’07 Sun City


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