Our Services
CPC/QUALICARE OVERVIEW
CPC/Qualicare, established in 1990, is the largest independent General Practitioner Network in Western Cape, owned & managed exclusively by doctors. Our mission is to provide quality, affordable, and sustainable primary healthcare across the province. Currently, we serve 535 doctors, dentists, physiotherapists, and allied professionals, with membership growing monthly.
VISION
To be the leading independent practitioner association in the Western Cape.
MISSION
To provide Quality, Affordable, Sustainable, Equitable, Non-discriminatory Primary Healthcare to the patients of the Western Cape, through empowering our doctors, dentists & other medical & allied practitioners with clinical, business & ethical knowledge, as well as up to date practice information & assistance.
AREAS OF COVER
CPC/Qualicare covers the entire Western Cape Province, from Beaufort West in the North East to Vredendal in the North, through Cape Town to Cape Agulhas in the South, & Plettenberg Bay in the East.
CPC/QUALICARE OFFERS THE FOLLOWING SHAREHOLDER AND MEMBER ADVANTAGES
CME EVENTS
Interactive events in various areas made possible by the generous support of our loyal pharmaceutical partners. These events promise to be engaging & informative, & we look forward to meeting you there.
CPC/QUALICARE CONSULTANTS
Experienced consultants communicate directly with funders, administrators, DOH & Statutory Councils to address various complex practice problems on your behalf.
CPD
CPC/Qualicare is committed to assist doctors in obtaining their required CPD points. By attending our CME evenings throughout the year as well as the annual Open Day, you are able to earn 70% to 80% of the requisite points for the year by way of attendance and completion of related reading material & scoring 70% or higher when returning your related reading questions.
FREE PRACTICE STATIONERY
Monthly provision of free stationery including uniquely numbered prescription pads & sick certificates, referral pads & appointment cards per month (current value R370 including VAT/month)
IPA FOUNDATION (IPAF)
Founding membership in SAMCC’s IPAF, advocating for private GPs within the healthcare delivery system.
IPWIS (Integrated Pollutant and Waste Information System)
Assistance with compulsory IPWIS registration & compliance for waste disposal in medical practices.
MASS E-MAILS
Distribution of important, essential information via mass email to members, supporting communication & advertising services.
MEDICAL SCHEME DEFAULT PAYMENTS
CPC/Qualicare consultants have vast personal experience with the internal workings of the medical scheme payment mechanisms. Paid up shareholders and members are welcome to submit problem accounts to us in batches for elucidation & submission to key persons within funder organizations. We have achieved remarkable results for doctors who have battled with their Medical Scheme reimbursement.
NHI
Monitoring NHI future developments & future implications for members, ensuring readiness and compliance, if & when necessary.
ONSITE PRACTICE PATHOLOGY SPECIMEN COLLECTION EQUIPMENT
We can facilitate pathology collection material for newly established practices upon request.
Please contact your Qualicare consultant when you commence your practice.
PERFORMANCE-BASED REIMBURSEMENT (PBR/REPI)
Advocacy for fair peer profiling & review across all funders & administrative platforms.
PEER-TO-PEER INTERVENTION/MENTORING
Support services for peer mentoring, evaluation, & review, enhancing professional development.
PUBLIC PRIVATE SECTOR INTERFACE
Alliance with state PPP initiatives, supporting healthcare delivery enhancements & COVID-19 response.
PATIENT REGISTRATION FORM (POPI COMPLIANT)
POPI compliant patient registration forms for streamlined practice management & compliance.
COMMUNICATION & LATEST MEDICO-LEGAL & MEDICAL AID UPDATES.
Liaison with medical aid providers & pharmaceutical companies to stay informed on legal changes, news updates & developments from medical schemes & administrators.
CONTRACTING WITH FUNDERS
CPC/Qualicare abides by the HPCSA ethical regulation of “All Willing Providers”. Our members are therefore fully entitled to participate in the CPC/Qualicare contracts & benefits. Medical Aid contracts are, of course, available to non-members, however, they do not enjoy the support of the consultants, nor of the IPA & its infrastructure in liaising with the funders in a very complicated market.
CPC/Qualicare maintains a Facebook presence for updates and engagement with followers.
IPA FORUM
CPC/Qualicare is a founder member of the IPA Forum with Medscheme & is a source of contracts for all Medscheme schemes.
IMPORTANT DOWNLOADS
Access to essential forms & documents on the CPC/Qualicare website, including COIDA forms & PMB benefits.
MANAGED CARE
Involvement in managed care initiatives, ensuring practices are updated on requirements & facilitating direct liaison with MCOs.
MEDICAL FUNDER LIAISON
Interaction with major funders & administrators to resolve payment issues & maintain strong & synergistic working relationships.
MEDICAL SCHEME INFORMATION
CPC/Qualicare compiles & correlates the various Medical Schemes reimbursement offerings in early January of each year (www.docwweb.co.za)
‘OHSC’
The Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) is a South African agency that ensures healthcare quality & safety. To help prepare for OHSC inspections, we have compiled key documents. It’s essential for GP practices to review them urgently, & seek assistance from Qualicare consultants if needed, as inspections have begun.
OPEN DAYS
3 Annual CPD opportunities at well-organized open days, offering substantial learning & networking for members at preferential prices compared to non-members.
POINT OF SERVICE MACHINES
Provision of Glucometers to practices upon request, subject to availability.
PROMOTIONS AND LAUNCHES
Platform for companies to launch products, enhancing industry compliance & engagement.
QUALICARE NEWSLETTER
Monthly electronic newsletter with health information for members, featuring articles, classifieds, & updates.
WEBSITES
www.docweb.co.za: Comprehensive tool for communication, news updates, & document downloads.
www.qualicaredoctors.co.za: Patient lookup tool to find nearby doctors, promote their practices & services.