How Intercare’s Integrated System Is Providing Convenience For Patients. Intercare is a healthcare group that operates Medical and Dental Centres, Urgent Care Facilities, Day Hospitals, Sub-Acute and Rehabilitation Hospitals. The company was founded in 2000 by Dr. Hendrik Hanekom, who serves as the company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Dr. George Veliotes, who serves as the company’s Chairman with the intention of providing value and innovation in the healthcare industry. The company realised that accessibility and convenience were important for patients and was that they needed to place at the centre of their care delivery model. It achieved this in a number of ways as their facilities are conveniently located and they have implemented extended operating times, including being open on weekends and public holidays.
The company also wanted to reduce the physical fragmentation in the location of medical services and brought a multitude of primary care services under one roof in a multi-disciplinary medical home. Patients can access general practitioners, dentist, radiology, pathology, physiotherapists, psychologists, dieticians, optometrists, audiologist and pharmacies.
Intercare’s primary care centres place a significant emphasis on preventative services through the promotion of appropriate vaccination programmes and the provision of lifestyle advice. The company also focuses on screening and early detection of cervical, breast and prostate cancer; HIV and diabetes; hypertension and dyslipidemia.
The company has a mission of building innovative healthcare solutions through the ongoing introduction of products and services into a network of world class healthcare facilities. It strives to become a leader in healthcare and is committed to consistent levels of excellence and professionalism in service delivery.
The company managed to secure an investment from Mediclinic International in 2017, with Mediclinic aiming to offer more integrated healthcare services. “Over the past 15 years, Intercare has developed an integrated business model with medical practitioners and the primary healthcare needs of the patient at its core. We are excited about the opportunities that this new business relationship with Mediclinic, an international industry leader, will present to our patients, health professionals and employees.” said Dr. Hanekom in an interview with The Future Of Healthcare.
