Communiques

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07	25 February 2025	MEDiPOS Medical Scheme will be administered by Discovery Health
06	24 February 2025	Discovery Health Standard Pharmacy Network Agreement
05	05 Febr uary 2025	Formulary items for the Chronic Illness Benefit that are out of stock
04	14 December 2024	Changes to reference prices and unintended co-payments
03	05 December 2024	Discovery Health formularies and benchmark pricing 1 January 2025 -NAPPI Discovery Health formularies and benchmark pricing 1 January 2025 -Active Ingredient
02	05 December 2024	Discovery Health Pharmacy Network Guide Diabetes Educator Handbook PCDT Handbook Virtual Consultation Handbook
01	05 December 2024	Invitation to join the Discovery Health standard network and DSP Agreement Invitation to join the PCDT Pharmacy Network Agreement Diabetes Educator Network Agreement

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12	11 December 2024	Invitation to join Discovery Health network and DSP agreement 2025
11	5 December 2024	Discovery Health formularies and benchmark pricing expected effective date 1 January 2025 - NAPPI Discovery Health formularies and benchmark pricing expected effective date1 January 2025 - Active Ingredient
10	22 September 2024	Chronic disease list formulary update for 2024 and 2025 Discovery Health Medical Scheme Cheat Sheet
09	22 September 2024	We're introducing a reference price on oncology medicine Doctor letter Member letter
08	22 September 2024	POPIA: Changes in how we interact with your pharmacy from 1 November 2024 Practice management form
07	30 July 2024	Discovery Health formularies and benchmark pricing expected effective date 29 August 2024 - NAPPI Discovery Health formularies and benchmark pricing expected effective date 29 August 2024 - Active Ingredient
06	20 May 2024	Flu vaccines: Dr Nolu interviews Prof Cheryl McCrindle from the National Institute of Communicable Diseases
05	24 April 2024	Flu campaign marketing collateral for pharmacies Social media elements Flu vaccine digital screens
04	19 April 2024	Supporting scheme members who are claiming for the flu vaccine
03	6 December 2023	Discovery Health formularies and benchmark pricing 1 January 2024 -NAPPI Discovery Health formularies and benchmark pricing 1 January 2024 -Active Ingredient
02	6 December 2023	Discovery Health Pharmacy Network Guide Diabetes Educator Handbook PCDT Handbook Virtual Consultation Handbook
01	5 December 2023	Invitation to join the Discovery Health standard network and DSP Agreement Invitation to join the PCDT Pharmacy Network Agreement Diabetes Educator Network Agreement

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11	24 November 2023	Pilot programme to enhance the pharmacy claims submission journey
10	14 November 2023	Join our Primary Care Drug Therapist Network effective date 1 December 2023
09	12 September 2023	Chronic Disease List (CDL) formulary update 2023 and 2024
08	18 July 2023	Discovery Health formularies and benchmark pricing expected effective date 11 August 2023 - NAPPI Discovery Health formularies and benchmark pricing expected effective date 11 August 2023 - Active Ingredient
07	28 June 2023	Discovery Health network and rate Agreement Other Discovery Health administered scheme rates
06	8 June 2023	WELLTH Fund pharmacy videos
05	15 May 2023	Discovery Health Medical Scheme WELLTH Fund and Health Check campaign
04	15 March 2023	Discovery Health Medical Scheme's WELLTH Fund Marketing collateral A2 Print Poster HIRES Crop A2 Print Poster HIRES A3 Print Poster HIRES Crop A3 Print Poster HIRES WELLTH Fund Video
03	8 March 2023	Therapeutic reference pricing for prescribed, authorised non-formulary medicine
02	8 March 2023	We pay for the fifth COVID-19 vaccine for people over 50 years
01	1 March 2023	Therapeutic reference pricing

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18	2 December 2023	Project description and specifications for Diabetes Educator Network
17	29 November 2022	Discovery Health formularies and benchmark pricing effective 1 January 2023 - NAPPI Discovery Health formularies and benchmark pricing effective 1 January 2023 - Active Ingredient
16	29 November 2022	Invitation to join the Diabetes Clinic Network 2023
15	29 November 2022	Discovery Health pharmacy network guide 2023
14	29 November 2022	Discovery Health pharmacy clinic virtual consultation handbook 2023
13	29 November 2022	Pharmacy networks, rates and codes for 2023
12	18 November 2022	Prepare your clinic to participate in the Diabetes Clinic Network in 2023
11	4 November 2022	LA Wellness screenings at pharmacy clinics Member brochure
10	3 November 2022	Introducing the Discovery Health Medical Scheme WELLTH Fund Member brochure
09	17 October 2022	Chronic Disease List (CDL) formulary update 2022 and 2023 Chronic Disease List (CDL) formulary update 2023 - Insulins
08	5 September 2022	Discovery Pay Discovery Pay Artwork
07	15 July 2022	Discovery Health formularies and benchmark pricing - Active Ingredient Discovery Health formularies and benchmark pricing - NAPPI
06	28 June 2022	Remedi Medical Scheme (Standard option) claims code change effective 1 July 2022
05	1 June 2022	New KeyCare Start Regional plan effective 1 June 2022
04	09 March 2022	Discovery Health formularies and benchmark pricing effective 1 January 2022 - NAPPI Discovery Health formularies and benchmark pricing effective 1 January 2022 - Active Ingredient
03	08 March 2022	Chronic re-authorisation: request for out of stock formulary medicine replacement
02	01 Feb 2022	Opioid-containing medicine \| Discovery Health rules for safe access
01	01 Jan 2022	Discovery Health Agreement: Pharmacy networks and rates

Number:	Date:	Title:
021	01 Dec 2021	Chronic re-authorisation: request for out of stock formulary medicine replacement
020	01 Dec 2021	Pharmacy networks, rates and codes 2022
019	01 Dec 2021	Discovery Health virtual consultation clinic guide 2022
018	01 Dec 2021	Discovery Health pharmacy network guide 2022
017	01 Dec 2021	Discovery Health formularies and benchmark pricing effective 1 January 2022 - NAPPI Discovery Health formularies and benchmark pricing effective 1 January 2022 - Active Ingredient
016	05 Nov 2021	Healthcare Professional POPIA communication Guide
015	01 Nov 2021	Opioid quantity and prescription restrictions
014	08 Oct 2021	Request for proposal: COVID -19 PCR testing
013	14 Sept 2021	Pharmacy communication: Chronic Disease List (CDL) formulary changes Doctor communication: Chronic Disease List (CDL) formulary changes Member communication: Chronic Disease List (CDL) formulary changes
012	23 Aug 2021	Alert: Syndicates are targeting pharmacies Pharmacy poster: Digital membership card - portrait Pharmacy poster: Digital membership card - landscape
011	16 July 2021	Quantum Medical Aid Society (QMAS) amalgamating with Discovery Health Medical Scheme
010	1 July 2021	How we will communicate with you under the POPIA Act Web access detail form for Healthcare professional practices
009	28 June 2021	Flexicare changes for 1 July 2021
008	25 June 2021	Discovery Health formularies and benchmark pricing effective 16 July 2021 - NAPPI Discovery Health formularies and benchmark pricing effective 16 July 2021 - Active Ingredient
007	22 June 2021	Discovery Health Pharmacy Clinic handbook 2021
006	27 May 2021	Flexicare administered by Discovery Health from 1 June 2021
005	26 May 2021	Change in Libcare Administration System
004	25 May 2021	Update on Discovery Health funding of Covid-19 vaccinations National Department of Health circular on vaccine price
003	16 May 2021	Discovery Health pharmacy network guide 2021
002	15 May 2021	Discovery Health network agreement with standard rates effective 15 May 2021
001	09 April 2021	Covid-19 rapid Antigen Designated Service Provider Network

Number:	Date:	Title:
013	31 December 2020	The M-Med Option of the Naspers Medical Fund to change the scheme name to MultiChoice Medical Aid Scheme
012	21 December 2020	Discovery Health network rates 2021
011	18 December 2020	Discovery Health pharmacy network guide 2021
010	15 December 2020	Discovery Health pharmacy clinic handbook 2021
009	15 December 2020	Flexicare to be administered by Discovery Health from 1 Jan 2021
008	04 December 2020	Discovery Health formularies and benchmark pricing effective 1 January 2021 - NAPPI Discovery Health formularies and benchmark pricing effective 1 January 2021 - Active Ingredient
007	30 October 2020	Chronic Disease List formulary update 2021 Insulins
006	22 September 2020	Chronic Disease List formulary update 2021
005	07 August 2020	Discovery Health formularies and benchmark pricing effective 28 August - NAPPI Discovery Health formularies and benchmark pricing effective 28 August - Active Ingredient
004	06 July 2020	Vitality Health Check for senior members available from 1 August 2020
003	02 July 2020	Payment process for video call and nurse consultations on Discovery Health Medical Scheme and Primary Care
002	15 May 2020	Re-contracting: Discovery Health pharmacy standard network and rates
001	03 March 2020	Discovery Health Pharmacy Network Guide 2020

Number:	Date:	Title:
011	17 December 2019	Claiming codes for primary healthcare funding effective 1 January 2020
010	10 December 2019	Keeping you updated with our progress on the implementation of clinic consultations Discovery Health formulary compliance and changes for 2020 Discovery Health pharmacy network changes and rates in 2020
009	04 December 2019	Discovery Health formularies and benchmark pricing effective 1 January 2020 - NAPPI Discovery Health formularies and benchmark pricing effective 1 January 2020 - Active Ingredient
008	12 October 2019	Funding for primary health care consultations available from 1 January 2020
007	09 September 2019	Chronic Illness Benefit Formulary update for 2020
006	06 August 2019	Discovery Health formularies and benchmark pricing effective 23 August 2019 - NAPPI Discovery Health formularies and benchmark pricing effective 23 August 2019 - Active Ingredient
005	18 July 2019	Invitation to join DH networks 2019
004	17 July 2019	Discovery Health designated service provider pharmacy networks
003	08 July 2019	Data legislation and Protection of Personal Information Act agreement
002	24 May 2019	Achieving and maintaining MedXpress formulary compliance
001	2 May 2019	ARV DSP Pharmacy Campaign

Number:	Date:	Title:
013	13 December 2018	Discovery Health standard rate and network changes effective 1 January 2019 with agreements
012	13 December 2018	All about MedXpress, HIV ARV DSP, Performance Based Remuneration FAQ's effective 1 January 2019
011	18 October 2018	HIV DSP Network for ARV formulary items
010	17 October 2018	Discovery Health formulary and benchmark pricing effective 1 January 2019
009	12 October 2018	Discovery Health formulary and benchmark pricing effective 17 October to 31 December 2018
008	25 September 2018	Discovery Health requires new DSP pharmacy contracts for 2019 All about MedXpress DSP and Performance Based Remuneration
007	1 August 2018	Medicine Recall of Dynaval Co
006	21 July 2018	CIB Benefit 2019 PBR Pharmacy Letter
005	12 June 2018	Formulary and benchmark items effective 1 August 2018
004	1 June 2018	Discovery Health (Pty) Ltd will be the new administrator of Engen Medical Benefit
003	1 June 2018	MedXpress network for oncology preferred medicine list
002	10 April 2018	Invitation to join Discovery Health networks and rates effective 1 April 2018 PBR and MedXpress Frequently Asked Questions Formulary and benchmark items
001	22 March 2018	Tariff increase to compensate for VAT change to 15%, effective 1 April 2018

Number:	Date:	Title:
009	5 December 2017	Invitation to join Discovery Health DSP networks and rates for 2018
008	5 December 2017	Increase in pharmacy clinic services for Bankmed Basic and Essential plans for 2018
007	5 December 2017	Increase in pharmacy clinic services for Discovery Health administered schemes 2018
006	5 December 2017	Invitation for independently owned pharmacies to join Performance Based Remuneration for 2018 Revised Performance based Remuneration for pharmacies FAQ 2018
005	30 November 2017	Implementation of the enhanced Vitality Wellness Check effective 1 Dec 2017
004	7 November 2017	Discovery Health PBR formulary and benchmark list effective 1 January 2018
003	1 October 2017	Invitation for independent pharmacies to join Performance Based Remuneration effective 1 October 2017 Performance Based Remuneration and MedXpress FAQ effective 1 October 2017
002	18 August 2017	Discovery Health PBR formulary update effective 1 Sept 2017
001	15 February 2017	Discovery Health PBR formulary update effective 17 February 2017

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