The GPMG’s Business Model

• GPMG employs the services of two existing organisations (HealthMan (Pty) Ltd and E2 Solutions (Pty) Ltd) on a contractual basis to advise on and manage all routine operational tasks, as well as provide us with additional services. (Both companies are currently rendering similar services to many of our colleagues, i.e. the gynaecologists, ophthalmologists, surgeons, paediatricians, psychiatrists, etc.)
• Each participating doctor will purchase one share in GPMG at the nominal cost of R262,20 and thereafter the monthly subscription will be R262,20 (VAT incl).
• The Board of Directors will comprise of practising GP’s that have been nominated and duly elected
• The Board will out-source all operational issues at a predetermined cost; these costs are fixed for twelve months, and will be renegotiated on an annual basis.
• The advantage of this model is that GPMG does not have to invest money or resources in staff, premises and equipment, and therefore behaves as a ‘virtual’ organisation.

• At this point income from scripting data is not the primary focus of GPMG, however any future income from scripting data and the intellectual value that vests therein will vest with GPMG and not with a third party.

• Communication channels via email and fax will take place on a limited basis per month.
• Members will receive one HealthView updating them on industry news and one Private Practice Review updating them on news pertaining to their practice ie codes, legislation, tariffs, etc

• GPMG endeavours to interact with IPA Forums/Foundations and schemes to ensure access to preferred provider agreements.
• All contracts are, however, subject to GPMG Board Approval and by individual member acceptance in order to comply with Competition Commission approval.
• Peer review will remain within GPMG and the procedures thereof will be recorded in the company documents.