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South African physiotherapists are speaking out. In this MedicalBrief article, Lesley Meyer exposes how forensic audits under Section 59.3 of the Medical Schemes Act are being used to target healthcare professionals accused of irregular billing, without due process. These audits often ignore evidence of innocence, legal representation, and clinical context.
Lesley shares findings from her study with Mostert and van Staden (2024), detailing the devastating emotional, financial, and professional detriment on audited physiotherapists. Practitioners were often overpowered, misjudged, and left without support from the very institutions meant to protect them.
This article is part of an ongoing research and advocacy campaign to promote transparency, protect ethical practitioners, and restore justice in private healthcare.
