Netcare boss on NHI. Plus: How to beat AI artwork
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Netcare boss on NHI. Plus: How to beat AI

Nov 27, 2025 · 00:39:48

In this episode, Bruce talks to Dr Richard Friedland, CEO of Netcare, the largest private hospital group in South Africa. Friedland bemoans government taking the “low road” as it plans to push ahead with National Health Insurance in its current form, and says the only real winners will be lawyers as court battles over the plan heat up. But Friedland also highlights good news about an easing in SA’…