Faculty of Consulting Physicians of South Africa - Dermatology
Faculty of Consulting Physicians of South Africa - Dermatology
Faculty of Consulting Physicians of South Africa - Dermatology
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<strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Consulting</strong> <strong>Physicians</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Africa</strong><br />
P.O.Box 2896 Tel. No: (011) 907-8827/8<br />
Alberton Fax No: (011) 907-9429<br />
1450 Cell. No: 082 772 8199<br />
E-mail: jakok@mweb.co.za<br />
www.physician.co.za<br />
19 May 2010<br />
Dear Doctor<br />
FCPSA MEMBERSHIP FEES 2010 – DERMATOLOGY SOCIETY<br />
A number <strong>of</strong> members have expressed concerns about the increased membership fees. An explanation has<br />
been set out in our letter dated 26 February 2010. For ease <strong>of</strong> discussion we set out a summary below:<br />
1. FCPSA MEMBERSHIP FEE STRUCTURE 2010:<br />
Total Costs for 121<br />
Members<br />
<strong>Dermatology</strong> Cost<br />
per Member<br />
1.1 RPL Legal Challenge 0 * 0 *<br />
1.2 SAPPF Annual Subscription 181 500 1 500<br />
1.3 FCPSA Annual Subscription 181 500 1 500<br />
1.4 HealthMan Annual Subscription 217 800 1 800<br />
1.6 Project Fees 121 000 1 000<br />
701 800 5 800<br />
VAT @ 14% 98 252 812<br />
TOTAL ANNUAL FEE R 800 052 R 6 612<br />
MONTHLY FEE R 66 671 R 551<br />
*Legal fees have already been recovered by the society<br />
Brief comments in addition to the letter dated 26 February 2010:<br />
1.1 RPL CHALLENGE<br />
The RPL is the cornerstone <strong>of</strong> Private Practice in <strong>South</strong> <strong>Africa</strong>. SAMA chose not to challenge the 2009 RPL.<br />
This responsibility was assumed by the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Africa</strong>n Private Practitioners Forum (SAPPF). The SAPPF legal<br />
challenge was heard in Gauteng North High Court on 22 and 23 February 2010. Judgement is expected in 2010.<br />
Had the SAPPF not pursued in this challenge, tariffs would have become “Price Regulated” by the Department <strong>of</strong><br />
Health. All Societies have agreed towards contributing R2000 per Specialist towards these legal costs.<br />
1.2 SAPPF SUBSCRIPTION<br />
The SAMA Private Practice Unit and the Specialist Private Practice Committees are defunct and these<br />
responsibilities have been assumed by the SAPPF. The costs per Specialist have been budgeted at R1000 per<br />
doctor which is well below the annual SAMA subscription <strong>of</strong> approximately R2600.
1.3 FCPSA ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION<br />
The FCPSA will interact with Funders and other stakeholders in the private sector to promote the interests <strong>of</strong><br />
Physician groups. This will include the future RPL and a proposed new coding system for SA. Doctors working<br />
on specific projects within FCPSA will be paid an honorarium. The FCPSA is also represented on the SAPPF<br />
Board <strong>of</strong> Directors.<br />
1.4 HEALTHMAN SUBSCRIPTION<br />
This allows members full access to the HealthMan practice management services. The equivalent Spesnet<br />
services vary between R3000 and R7200. It also covers FCPSA costs to HealthMan to continue with practice<br />
cost and coding studies.<br />
1.5 PROJECT FEES<br />
These will allow the FCPSA to cover costs relating to a proposed new coding structure for <strong>South</strong> <strong>Africa</strong>. SAMA<br />
does not intend to contribute towards these costs. The alternative is to move towards the Public Sector UPFS<br />
system for private practice.<br />
2. SUMMARY<br />
\We fully understand that these are major increases in subscription. It is however necessary to ensure the<br />
survival <strong>of</strong> private practice in <strong>South</strong> <strong>Africa</strong>. If you are unhappy about specific aspects as set out above, we would<br />
appreciate it if you can address the relevant topic. Please send comments to Casper Venter at<br />
casperv@healthman.co.za.<br />
The overpayment <strong>of</strong> January and February 2010 fees will be reflected as a credit on your account and be<br />
reversed. Debit orders will be adjusted accordingly and tax invoices will be sent to you shortly. The FCPSA will<br />
pay over all fees received on behalf <strong>of</strong> a 3 rd party, ie SAPPF fee and the legal fee. Funds not utilised will be<br />
carried forward to 2011.<br />
Sincerely<br />
DR ADRI KOK<br />
FCPSA: PRESIDENT<br />
FOR QUERIES CONTACT: MARDI ROOS – 011 340 9000 – roos@healthman.co.za<br />
Johannesburg: Mr Casper Venter on (011) 340 9000 or fax (011) 782 0270<br />
Cape Town: Mr Ernst Ackermann on (021) 864 2542 or fax (021) 873 7440<br />
E-mail the Healthman <strong>of</strong>fices at queryphysician@healthman.co.za