National Healthcare Insurance: an Urgent High-level Dialogue
Wed Nov 20, 15:00 - Wed Nov 20, 20:30
Ideas Cartel
ABOUT
1. AIM
The NHI High-level Dialogue (NHI-HLD) is a unique opportunity for concerned role-players and citizens to engage specialists with deep knowledge of NHI ahead of final written submissions to be submitted 29th November.
2. TAKE HOME VALUE
- 1:1 interaction with senior, deep knowledge specialists and peers in healthcare under protocols conducive to constructive, and rapid engagement. See “Protocols” below for more.
- Latest insights invaluable for final written submissions and solutions - how to contribute, participate and benefit.
- New opportunities for much-needed innovation by creating new connections necessary to engage the NHI and broader UN framework.
4. PROTOCOLS
The dialogue will be confidential, respectful and strictly apolitical. Under Chatham House Rule, themes may be reported but not be attributed to any participating person or organisation. A non-solicitation policy applies to panellists, delegates and organizers and no social media is permitted. Discussion points will be made freely available on request following the dialogue.
4. PANEL
5. TOPICS
- Which interpretation of UHC and NHI is best for SA?
- How can NHI be financed? Is there international precedent?
- What are the implications of NHI for the future of medical schemes and practitioners?
- Do public and private actors have the means and innovative “machinery” to implement UHC?
- How can NHI remain free of narrow interests?
- Is UHC/NHI compatible with existing policy frameworks?
- How do we innovate system models within metro or rural districts in line with community needs and economic viability?
6. PROGRAM
- Arrivals & Networking. 2.45pm for 3.30pm.
- First Session. 3.30pm (sharp) – 5pm. Panellists present & Moderate panel dialogue.
- Break. 5pm – 5.20pm. Light refreshments.
- Second Session. 5.20pm – 7.30pm. Panellists and delegates, moderated dialogue.
- Networking. 7.30pm – 8.30pm Dialogue continues 1:1 in a private lounge, refreshments and dinner available. Note - delegates are invited to return (free of charge) to private spaces at the venue to continue confidential dialoguing at a later date.
7. CONVENER & PARTNERS
Inspired by consultation with high-level stakeholders in the healthcare space, the NHI-HLD is being convened by Dominic Wilhelm in partnership with Wesgro and with the kind assistance of Idea Cartel. Dominic Wilhelm works at the intersection of impact and strategy, Wesgro is passionate about collaboration between Business and Government and Ideas Cartel is a unique space for business with purpose.