Typical same-day procedures cost less when done in a day hospital.

Cost-effective, safe and reliable alternative surgical facilities

  • Typical same-day procedures cost less when done in a day hospital.
  • Day hospitals cannot cross subsidize with other discipline as it only offers same-day surgical procedures.
  • Quality medical care and service.
  • Highly regulated South African health industry ensures compliance with the same rigorous oversights and inspections.
  • Minor same-day procedures require minimal aftercare (relates to lower cost to medical funders and patients).
  • The benefit of same-day discharge encourages doctors to change their mind-set for hospitalisation.
  • Safer environment and less exposure to hospital-acquired infections (no unexpected additional costs to medical funders).
  • Most day procedures’ cost can be predetermined and with careful planning relates to alternative reimbursement models (ARM) fixed fees with risk sharing (service providers and funders).

DHASA collaborates and aims to build positive relationships with funders and stakeholders.

DHASA, in its endeavours to grow the day-hospital industry in South Africa, collaborates and builds relationships with funders to position and advocate the total value proposition of day hospitals.

A small number of funders in South Africa had limited day surgery networks, but since 2019, funders made a significant impact in the healthcare market with the introduction of their expanded day surgery network. This was as a result of more day hospitals entering the market, creating alternative treatment settings and options for surgeons and patients alike. This paved the way for more funders to follow suite, helping to realise quality, cost-effective same day surgery.