Good enough data Is no longer enough in private practice
Why “good enough” data Is no longer enough in private practice Most doctors do not see themselves as data-driven business operators. They focus on patients, outcomes & quality of care, as they should. At the same time, every private practice is a business. & every business depends on having a clear view of how it […]
The hidden cost of rework in private practice
The hidden cost of rework in private practice In most private practices, a consultation may last ten to fifteen minutes. The work surrounding it often takes just as long. Reviewing pathology results, writing referral letters & motivation documents, clarifying coding, correcting or following up on rejected claims are all necessary tasks that sit on either […]
Using AI in your medical practice
Using AI in your practice Private practices are entering a new phase of digital healthcare. Artificial intelligence is no longer experimental or limited to large hospital systems. It is increasingly embedded into everyday clinical & administrative tools, quietly improving accuracy, consistency, & efficiency behind the scenes. Today, AI already supports tasks such as coding suggestions, […]
Going Digital in 2026: What practices should know
What Practices Really Want to Know About Going Digital in 2026: Your Most Common Questions, Answered Private practices know they need to modernise, but most clinicians are sitting with the same unanswered questions: How long will it take? Will it disrupt the practice? Is the data safe? What will day one look like? & how […]
Administrative friction stifles practice growth
Is Your Practice Growth Being Stifled by “Silent” Administrative Friction? As a healthcare provider in South Africa, your primary focus is patient outcomes. However, the reality of running a private practice is that you are also a business owner. In a landscape of evolving medical aid rules, NHI discussions, and rising operational costs, your software […]
Medical Practice Models for 2026
Practice models that will thrive in 2026 Private practices are at a turning point. Over the past few years, the pressure on clinicians and admin teams has grown in ways many didn’t expect. Not because patient care has changed, but because everything around patient care has. Patients want more convenience. Admin demands have increased. Costs […]
Patient expectations in 2030
Patient expectations in 2030: What the next five years mean for private practices In just five years, the patients walking through your door will expect something very different from the experience you may be offering today. Their expectations are being shaped by technology, access to data, personalisation trends, and the seamless experiences they already enjoy […]
Value-Based Care and Private Practice
What Value-Based Care really means for Private Practice In a health system under pressure, value-based care (VBC) is increasingly under focus as a more sustainable approach to delivering quality care. But what does VBC mean for doctors in private practice? We asked Nomfundo Khabela, Strategic Relationships Executive at Healthbridge, to unpack how this model works, […]
Can you trust AI with your clinical notes
Can you trust AI with your clinical notes? You didn’t go into medicine to spend your evenings typing up notes, but in a typical private practice, that’s exactly what many doctors find themselves doing, often hours after the last patient has left. The admin burden has become a leading driver of burnout in the profession. […]
What to look for in a health-tech partner
What to look for in a health-tech partner There is no shortage of options when choosing a technology partner for your medical practice. Between comparing costs, understanding features, & weighing up promises of “AI-powered everything”, it’s hard to know where to start. In a busy private practice, the last thing you need is a system […]