Discovery Health Medical Scheme
integrated annual reports and financials
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2018
Integrated Report 2017*
Discovery Health Medical Scheme's Integrated Report is designed to cater for various readers by grouping information in a logical way according to different levels and areas of interest. The chapters in the Report can be read as standalone pieces for this purpose.
Each chapter can be downloaded separately, or alternately download the full report in PDF.
* Please note that a draft version of this Integrated Report was made available on the website in error. This draft version contained an incorrect date of 06 April 2017 in the Independent Auditor's Report, which is part of the Financials section of the Integrated Report. This has been corrected as of 11 May 2018. Should you have downloaded the Report prior to 11 May, please download the files again.
Sets out the assurances provided for this Report and its purpose, scope and boundary, and the Board's statement of responsibilities.
About our ReportFor current and potential members, this chapter provides an overview of the Scheme and its material matters, key risks and objectives. It also indicates who leads and governs the Scheme, and provides a snapshot of key performance information.
About DHMSThis section discusses the Scheme's approach to responsible corporate citizenship and its ethics and values. It also discusses how each of the Scheme's key stakeholders obtain value from the Scheme, within the context of the Scheme's primary responsibility to create value for its members, who are its primary stakeholders.
Our stakeholders and good corporate citizenshipFor readers who are interested in the details of the Scheme's governance, this chapter provides an overview from the Chairperson and a description of the legislation governing the Scheme and its governance structures and framework, including the Board of Trustees and Board Committees. It also reviews notable regulatory and industry matters dealt with during 2017.
GovernanceFor readers who are interested in more about the performance of the Scheme during 2017, this chapter provides management commentary on the Scheme's strategic, operating and financial performance during 2017. It also includes a review of initiatives undertaken by Discovery Health on behalf of the Scheme and its members.
PerformanceFull Annual Financial Statements and notes to the Financial Statements.
FinancialsA quick reference guide for contact information, feedback, compliments and complaints processes and guidance on where to find additional information. Definitions of unfamiliar terms can be found in our Glossary.
Resources and Glossary -
2017
Discovery Health Medical Scheme's Integrated Annual report is designed to cater for various readers by grouping information in a logical way, according to different levels and areas of interest.
The chapters in the Report can be read as standalone pieces for this purpose. Below we describe what is in each chapter and its intended audience.
Each chapter can be downloaded separately, or alternately download the full report in PDF.
Sets out the assurances provided for this Report and its purpose, scope and boundary, and the Board's statement of responsibilities.
About our ReportFor readers who want a quick view of key performance trends and 2016 highlights. Detailed performance information can be found in the Performance chapter.
Performance HighlightsFor current and potential members, this chapter provides an overview of the Scheme, who leads and governs it and how it achieves its objectives. This section also discusses how each of the Scheme's stakeholders obtain value from the Scheme, within the context of the Scheme's primary responsibility to create value for its members. It may therefore be of interest to healthcare providers and other stakeholders of the Scheme.
About DHMSFor our regulators and other readers who are interested in the details of the Scheme's Governance, this chapter provides and overview from the Chairperson and a description of the legislation governing the Scheme and its governance structures and framework, including the board of Trustees and Board Committees. It also reviews notable regulatory and industry matters dealt with during 2016.
GovernanceFor members and regulators who are interested in more about the performance of the Scheme during 2016, this chapter provides management commentary on the Scheme's strategic, operating and financial performance during 2016. It also includes a review of initiatives undertaken by Discovery Health on behalf of the Scheme and its members.
PerformanceFull Annual Financial Statements and notes to the Financial Statements.
FinancialsA quick reference guide for contact information, feedback, compliments and complaints processes and guidance on where to find additional information. Definitions of unfamiliar terms can be found in our Glossary.
Information Toolkit and Glossary