Perceptions of national health insurance reforms of independent private general practitioners in the Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality

Abstract

National Health Insurance (NHI) is a financing reform that aims to advance Universal Health Coverage (UHC) for all South Africans. The participation of independent private general practitioners (GPs) is of fundamental importance to the successful implementation of such reform. Research has indicated that improved engagement and collaboration between private GPs and policymakers is needed. This is especially relevant since the NHI Bill was tabled in parliament in July 2019, with proposals for the establishment of contracting units for primary healthcare (CUPs).