Areas of focus

We explored how artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare in South Africa, considering its potential to improve affordability, access, quality, and patient outcomes. The discussion also surfaced the ethical, regulatory, and operational complexities accompanying these advances, inviting thoughtful reflection on how technological progress can be translated into meaningful, real-world impact within our healthcare system.

We explored how technology can support value-based healthcare in South Africa, considering the role of digital tools, data, and innovation. The discussion also surfaced the new complexities these advances may bring, inviting thoughtful reflection on how to balance progress with practicality within our healthcare system.

Our first Notes in the Margin gathering opened with Maya Fisher-French, who shared her journey of resilience and the lessons behind our money choices. Her honesty and perspective sparked conversations that carried well beyond the evening itself.

With the theme Co-Create the Future, this year’s conversations tackled big shifts in health systems like DRGs in the public sector, the role of glucose data in care, and cutting through red tape in regulation.