The Health Funders Association (HFA), established in 2015, is a non-profit organisation representing key stakeholders in the private healthcare funding sector in South Africa. Formed by a collective of industry professionals, the HFA advocates for a sustainable and vibrant health funding industry within an equitable healthcare system.

Representing 21 medical schemes and 3 administrators, covering 46% of the private healthcare market (4.1 million beneficiaries), HFA plays a pivotal role in engaging policymakers and shaping public opinion on healthcare funding issues.

HFA proactively fosters an informed and resilient healthcare funding sector through advocacy, expert guidance, and engagement with all stakeholders.

HFA's commitment to its members includes representing their interests in critical industry discussions, providing access to key resources, and ensuring ongoing engagement on regulatory matters through legal submissions and engagement with key stakeholders.

Through a variety of communication channels, HFA ensures members remain informed and equipped to navigate industry challenges in a rapidly changing healthcare environment.

• A strong and collective voice for members: HFA unites its members under a cohesive, powerful voice that advocates for their interests in the healthcare funding sector.
• Strategic advocacy and representation: HFA champions its members’ positions on critical policy and regulatory matters, ensuring their perspectives are heard.
• Expert guidance through HFA’s Technical Advisory Committee: HFA’s Technical Advisory Committee offers members access to specialised industry insights and expert guidance on complex technical issues.
• Access to expertise: Members enjoy access to legal, policy, governance, financial, and regulatory expertise.
• Collaborative engagement platform: HFA provides a dynamic platform for collaboration and the exchange of ideas, fostering industry-wide dialogue that drives innovation and solutions to shared challenges.
• Efficient and cost-effective structure: HFA operates within an agile and efficient organisational model, ensuring optimal use of membership fees.
• Leadership in policy development: By staying ahead of industry trends, HFA ensures its members are well-informed and prepared to manage and respond to emerging policy and regulatory changes.
• Legal support: HFA offers members access to comprehensive legal opinions and representation on key industry matters.
• Policy submissions: HFA regularly submits detailed and impactful policy proposals and recommendations on behalf of its members, ensuring their interests are represented in regulatory developments.
• Enhanced advocacy reach through Business Unity South Africa: As a proud member of Business Unity South Africa, HFA leverages this platform to extend its advocacy efforts.
• Collaborative Engagement Platforms such as member consultative forums, working group meetings, and member scheme visits ensure collaboration, idea exchange and direct access to key industry discussions, driving innovation and solutions to shared challenges.