Business Talk – Kevin Aron discusses the NHI, and major healthcare industry trends South Africa will experience in 2025

In this Business Talk with Michael Avery interview, Kevin Aron discusses the key trends which will impact South Africa’s healthcare sector in 2025.

Aron is the Principal Officer for Medshield Medical Scheme and boasts 31 years of experience in the healthcare sector.

He earned this experience across multiple executive positions, including CEO, COO, and Financial Director roles.

Under his leadership, Medshield has achieved consistent financial growth while continuing to expand its range of services.

Aron holds an MBA from Henley Business School and is a qualified Chartered Accountant.

The interview

In this Business Talk interview, Aron first discusses the key factors South Africans must look at when analysing their medical aid benefits for 2025.

He then explains how Medshield’s approach of being a Partner for Life to its members shapes the quality of its cover.

Aron outlines trends and developments that will dominate the medical aid sector in 2025, too – including the potential impact of the NHI on companies like Medshield.

He concludes the interview by sharing his thoughts on how technological innovation will improve the quality of healthcare in South Africa in 2025 and beyond.

Watch the full interview with Kevin Aron below.