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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260212T080000
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SUMMARY:CEO Pulse
DESCRIPTION:Government debt to SAMED members has reached critical levels\, threatening care continuity and straining companies. Meanwhile\, rapid regulatory and policy changes are impacting market access\, reimbursement\, and compliance. To help CEOs navigate this volatile environment\, SAMED invites senior executives to its first 2026 CEO Pulse session\, offering strategic insights and practical guidance. \nRegister: Click Here \nProgramme: \n\nGovernment Debt Update \nMonica Lucas\, SAMED Board Member and Chairperson: Market Sustainability Committee\n\n\nUpdate on recent engagements and progress.\n\n\nPrescription of Debt: What CEOs Must Do Now\nKarabo Motsamai\, Senior Legal Advisor\, Dentons\n\n\nPractical legal guidance on prescription risk\, mitigation strategies\, and actions executives should be taking to protect their organisations.\n\n\nHealthcare and Medtech Landscape and Legislative Update\nElsabé Klinck\, Managing Director\, Klinck & Samuels\n\nA comprehensive policy and legislative update covering: \n\nSAHPRA key developments\nProgress and implications of National Health Insurance (NHI)\nRegulatory and funding dynamics within Medical Schemes\nUpdates from the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS)\nOther relevant regulatory and policy developments impacting the medtech sector\n\nReceive critical insight into the regulatory environment enabling informed strategic and operational decision-making.
URL:https://samed.org.za/event/ceo-pulse/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260218T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260218T120000
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SUMMARY:MedTech Code Forum
DESCRIPTION:SAMED invites you to an insightful Code Forum dedicated to whistleblowing – a cornerstone of ethical business practices. This session will explore the critical role whistleblowing plays in fostering compliance\, protecting integrity\, and building a culture of transparency. Hear from a legal expert\, advocacy leader\, and SAMED representatives on how to create safe reporting environments and support whistleblowers effectively. \nSpeakers: \n\nAdvocate Karabo Motsamai – Senior Legal Advisor\, Dentons\nBen Theron – Chief Executive Officer\, The Whistleblower House\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\nCompliance officers\nLegal and regulatory professionals\nSenior management and decision-makers\nEthics and governance teams\nAnyone committed to promoting integrity in the medtech sector\n\nCost to Attend: \n\nSAMED Members & Code Signatories: Free\nNon-Members & Non-Code Signatories (MedTech companies and service providers to the MedTech industry only): R500.00 per person (Excl VAT). Contact Alwi Spearpoint on alwi@samed.org.za to request an invoice prior to registering for the event.\n\nTerms & Conditions: \n\nSAMED reserves the right to approve or prohibit registration by non-members.\nNon-member and non-Code signatory attendance will only be permitted if fee paid in advance of the event.\n\nRegistration:\nClick here to register
URL:https://samed.org.za/event/samed-code-forum-whistleblowing-in-focus/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260224T100000
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SUMMARY:MedTech Regulatory Forum
DESCRIPTION:This forum is a key platform for dialogue between industry stakeholders and National Regulatory Authorities (NRAs). With growing interest and activity in markets beyond South Africa\, understanding the regulatory environment is critical for informed decision-making and compliance. In addition to continental NRA updates\, SAMED will provide an update on SAHPRA’s activities\, ensuring you are informed about developments in South Africa. \nSpeakers: \n\nMs. Kesego Moalosi – Regulatory Officer\, Botswana Medicines Regulatory Authority (BoMRA)\nMs. Linda Nhukarume – Senior Analyst\, Medical Devices\, Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ)\nMrs. Madeleine Pearce – SAMED Regulatory Committee Chair & Director\, International Markets Regulatory Affairs at Philips (Middle East\, Turkey\, Africa)\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\nRegulatory Affairs professionals\nQuality Assurance teams\nBusiness leaders exploring regional market expansion\n\nCost to Attend: \n\nSAMED Members: Free\nNon-Members (MedTech companies and service providers to the MedTech industry only):  R500.00 per person (Excl VAT). Contact Alwi Spearpoint on alwi@samed.org.za to request an invoice prior to registering for the event.\n\nTerms & Conditions: \n\nSAMED reserves the right to approve or prohibit registration by non-members.\nNon-member attendance will only be permitted if fee paid in advance of the event.\n\nRegistration: \n\nClick here to register
URL:https://samed.org.za/event/samed-regulatory-forum-empowering-growth-through-regulatory-insight/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260225T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260225T123000
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SUMMARY:Market Access Forum
DESCRIPTION:MedTech market access and procurement models are evolving rapidly. Join this critical forum to unpack Discovery Health’s HTA decision-making process\, the realities of Value-Based Procurement\, and how data can unlock competitive advantage in a changing reimbursement environment. \nProgramme \n10:00 – 11:00: Discovery Health HTA: Methodology\, Decisions & Market Access Implications\nSpeaker: Susan Brandt – Clinical Researcher\, Discovery Health \n11:00 – 12:00: Value-Based Procurement: A Key Enabler of Value-Based Healthcare (Part 1)\nSpeaker: Brian Mangan – CEO\, Luach Consulting Group \nGain an understanding of: \n\nThe concept of value-based procurement and how it aligns to the delivery of value-based healthcare\nThe benefits and opportunities for the South African Health system\, and MedTech (Device\, IVD & Medical Software) suppliers\nHow value-based procurement has been adopted internationally and lessons learned\nHow to create and sustain momentum – including a practical MedTech supplier self-assessment tool\n\n12:00 – 12:30: Unlocking MedTech Data for Market Advantage\nSpeaker: Saima Kadhila Amoomo – Lead Consultant\, Quantium \nThis session equips members with a clear understanding of how HTA\, procurement reform\, and data analytics are reshaping buying decisions. You will leave with practical insights to strengthen your value proposition\, identify capability gaps\, and position your organisation for sustainable relevance in an increasingly evidence-driven procurement landscape. \nWho Should Attend \n\nMarket Access Specialists\nMedTech Personnel engaging medical schemes and procurers (public and private sector)\nMedTech Sales and Marketing Personnel\n\nRegistration: \nClick here to register 
URL:https://samed.org.za/event/market-access-forum-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
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