The CMS has appointed an independent Investigation Panel, constituted by three advocates, in terms of the Medical Schemes Act to perform the following services and functions:
• Investigate complaints (“the Complaints”) and allegations received by the CMS relating to section 59 of the Act and Regulation 5 and 6 of the Regulation;
• Make recommendations to the CMS in relation to addressing the Complaints and allegations;
• Identify any trends emerging from the Complaints and allegations which may require further legal or policy interventions;
• Make recommendations to the CMS in relation to appropriate further administrative, legal or policy interventions that may be required;
• Make recommendations to the CMS in relation to appropriate amendments to legislation and regulations that may be required.