G-Pod | Government Employees Medical Scheme Podcast

About G-Pod | Government Employees Medical Scheme Podcast

Discover the brilliance of GEMS! Join us as we discuss everything GEMS on the new Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS) podcast series, G-Pod! Learn more about how to maximise your medical benefits, how medical aids operate, and why over 2.3 million people entrust us with their healthcare needs. Subscribe now and discover the brilliance of GEMS!

Publisher

Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard

Category

government · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Oct 2024

Latest episode

26 Nov 2025

Latest episodes

5 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Nov 2025

   05 2026 Contribution and Benefit changes with Dr Stan Moloabi

   Dr. Stan Moloabi, GEMS Principal Officer, elucidates the upcoming 2026 contribution and benefit modifications, including the option selection period, for Government Employees Medical Scheme members in this interview.

2. 

   15 Sept 2025

   04 Fraud, Waste, and Abuse in Healthcare

   Ishmael Mogapi, Nomfundo Dhlomo, and Dr. Gregory Pratt define healthcare fraud, waste, and abuse, revealing financial impacts on medical schemes and how members can protect their benefits in this interview with Uveka Rangopa.

3. 

   15 Sept 2025

   03 Internal Audit Team

   Uveka Rangopan interviews Bongani Bango, Vanessa Ngwenya-Ndlovu, and Jules Nunes from the GEMS internal audit team, who explain their role in risk management and governance, emphasizing fraud prevention and the importance of independent reporting.

4. 

   15 Apr 2025

   02 Benefit Structure

   In this episode, we will discuss in detail how GEMS designs its benefit structure to ensure competitive advantage, what it takes to operationalise the business and continue providing excellent service to all beneficiaries. Uveka Rangappa is joined by GEMS’ Chief Operations officer Dr Vuyo Gqola, GEMS Chief Financial Officer Ms Karyna Van Lingen, and GEMS’ Executive Manager Ms Masingita Chavalala.

5. 

   17 Oct 2024

   01 Introducing G-Pod

   Join key decision makers at the Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS), including Dr. Stan Moloabi, Ms. Karyna van Lingen, and Ms. Malinda Lubbe as they provide an overview of GEMS, its history, purpose, affordability, financial sustainability, and future plans. GEMS mandate is to provide comprehensive and affordable healthcare benefits to government employees.

Who has been a guest on G-Pod | Government Employees Medical Scheme Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Dr Stan Moloabi
• Bongani Bango
• Vanessa Ngwenya-Ndlovu
• Jules Nunes

Contact G-Pod | Government Employees Medical Scheme Podcast

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