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SUMMARY:Code Forum: Legal Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:Could your pricing strategy\, rebate structure\, or customer incentives expose your business to competition law risk? \nAs competition authorities continue to scrutinise pricing practices across industries\, MedTech companies must ensure that their commercial strategies remain compliant while supporting growth\, innovation\, and market access. \nCompetition law remains one of the most important compliance considerations for MedTech companies operating in South Africa. Issues relating to excessive pricing\, incentives\, rebates\, and price discrimination can carry significant regulatory\, financial\, and reputational consequences if not properly understood and managed. \nThis practical masterclass presented by Bowmans will unpack the key principles governing these areas\, including recent developments and the application of the current Section 18 Exemption Framework. \nPresenters:\nHeather Irvine\, Partner\, Bowmans\nJulie Oppenheim\, Head: Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Sector\, Bowmans \nThe session will explore: \n\nExcessive pricing and how it is assessed under competition law\nThe legal considerations surrounding incentives and rebate structures\nPrice discrimination and potential compliance risks\nThe purpose and practical implications of the current Section 18 exemption framework\nKey considerations for MedTech companies when developing commercial\, pricing\, and market access strategies\nPractical guidance to help organisations identify and mitigate competition law risks\n\nWhy Attend? \nWhether you are developing pricing strategies\, negotiating contracts\, engaging customers\, or supporting market access activities\, understanding competition law is essential to protecting your business and maintaining compliance. \nThis session will provide practical insights to help members: \n\nStrengthen compliance and governance practices\nBetter understand regulatory expectations\nAssess commercial arrangements and pricing models\nReduce legal and reputational risk\nNavigate the evolving healthcare regulatory environment with confidence\n\nWho Should Attend? \n\nExecutive Managers\nMarketing and Sales Managers\nRegulatory and Compliance Professionals\nMarket Access Specialists\nFinance Managers\n\nJoin us for this important legal masterclass and gain practical guidance from leading competition law experts on navigating complex commercial and regulatory considerations within the MedTech sector. \nRegister: Click Here
URL:https://samed.org.za/event/code-forum-legal-masterclass/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Code,Compliance
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SUMMARY:Medical Technology Code Forum: HPCSA Ethical Rules (Webinar 4 of 4)
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to invite you to our next Code Forum on Wednesday\, 12 November 2025. In this final session in the series of webinars on the HPCSA’s Ethical Rules\, Policies and Booklets\, Elsabé Klinck will focus on fees (e.g. global fees)\, marketing\, sales and promotion of devices and services as it relates to the medtech sector. \nThis is a great opportunity to gain practical insights on how these guidelines shape your engagement with healthcare professionals and patients. \nHPCSA Guidelines for this Event \n\nBooklet 09 Guidelines on the keeping of patient health records\nBooklet 11 Guidelines on overservicing\, perverse incentives and related matters\nBooklet 19 Guidelines for HCP on matters relating to ethical billing practices\nBusiness Practices Policy\n\nWho Should Attend \n\nSAMED members and Code signatories looking to deepen their understanding of the HPCSA’s Ethical Rules.\nCompliance officers and legal advisors working within the healthcare and medtech sectors.\nMarketing and sales teams interacting with healthcare professionals.\n\nCost to Attend \n\nSAMED Members and Code Signatories: Free of charge\nNon-SAMED Members and Non-Code Signatories: Please contact alwi@samed.org.za for the cost to attend this event\n\nRegistration \n\nClick here to register for the event\n\nPlease Note: Due to publication restrictions we are unable to share the recording of the event and access to Elsabé Klinck’s presentation is limited to SAMED members and Code signatories who attended the session. To ensure that you benefit from the session\, please register and attend the event.
URL:https://samed.org.za/event/compliance-forum/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Code,Compliance
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250715T100000
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SUMMARY:Medical Technology Code Forum: HPCSA Ethical Rules (Webinar 2 of 4) & HSACF Key Initiatives
DESCRIPTION:In this session Elsabé Klinck will provide a detailed overview of the HPCSA’s Ethical Rules\, Policies and Booklets referring to medical devices. Due to publication restrictions\, the Klinck & Samuels presentation from this event will only be shared with attendees. We urge you to attend the event to ensure that you benefit from the shared information. \nRepresentatives from the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) will join us to share updates on the work of the Health Sector Anti-Corruption Forum (HSACF) and the Prevention Sub-Committee\, as well as their ongoing goals and initiatives to promote integrity within the sector. \nAttending this event will be beneficial for: \n\nAnyone involved in managing\, overseeing or ensuring ethical practices within the organization.\n\nProgram: \n\nHPCSA Ethical Rules (Session 2 of 4) | Klinck & Samuels\nHSACF Update on Key Anti-Corruption Initiatives | Special Investigating Unit (SIU)\n\nCost to Attend: \n\nSAMED Members and Code Signatories – Free of Charge\nNon-SAMED Members and Non-Code Signatories – Please contact alwi@samed.org.za for the cost to attend this event\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://samed.org.za/event/medical-technology-code-forum/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Code,Compliance
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