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SUMMARY:INSTOPP Private Practice Symposium 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow occupational therapy private practitioners for a focused two-day symposium addressing the realities of private practice today. The programme covers medical aid challenges\, pricing and sustainability\, leadership and communication\, legal compliance (POPIA & PAIA)\, and the practical use of AI to save time and reduce admin. Designed for practice owners and clinicians\, this symposium offers practical\, immediately applicable insights to help you work smarter\, lead confidently\, and build a sustainable private practice in a changing healthcare landscape. Register Now \nSpeaker & Topic Line-Up \n\nDr Carl Pieterse\n\nOccupational Therapy in Crisis? Navigating Medical Aid Challenges and the Road Ahead Understanding medical aid pressures\, professional impact\, and future-focused strategies for OT private practice. \n\nJohanita Suarman & Chrisna Goddefrey (INSTOPP)\n\nINSTOPP Update on the Funder Landscape Billing and coding updates\, Department of Labour regulations\, and recent medical aid rule changes. \n\nJulian Botha (HealthMan – Director & Attorney)\n\nRecord Keeping and Retention in the Context of POPIA\, PAIA and Health Legislation Practical legal guidance on compliant documentation\, retention periods\, and data protection in private practice. \n\nTasneem Abrahams – Private Practice Growth Club\n\nLeading Alone\, Pricing Wisely: Thinking Critically About Time\, Value and Sustainability Leadership loneliness\, business thinking\, pricing correctly\, understanding your hourly value\, and working smarter—not harder. \n\nDimpho (Ditsebe) Hlungwane – Operational Efficiency in Healthcare Practices\n\nThis session explores practical strategies to streamline workflows\, optimise staff and resource utilisation\, and reduce administrative burden in healthcare settings\, while maintaining high standards of patient care. Participants will gain actionable insights to improve productivity\, sustainability\, and patient experience. \n\nPieter van der Walt (CEO\, CX Consulting)\n\nAI in Private Practice: Safe\, Effective and POPIA-Compliant Using AI responsibly to save time\, reduce admin\, and improve efficiency without compromising ethics or compliance. \n\nPanel Discussion\n\nAI\, Compliance and the Future of Private Practice Practical insights and audience questions with industry experts. \n\n Ursula Botha – Confident Voices\n\nCommunication and Professionalism in Private Practice Using WhatsApp professionally\, negotiating with confidence\, handling difficult staff conversations\, and presenting yourself as a credible practice ambassador Earn 11 CPD points (8 General + 3 Ethics) Connect with peers and share innovative practices Go to www.instopp.co.za for the provisional program. Contact: Leandi Daling by emailing workshops@instopp.co.za \nREGISTER NOW \nProgram: \nDOWNLOAD PROVISIONAL PROGRAM \nTrade: \nDownload Trade Information
URL:https://instopp.co.za/event/instopp-private-practice-symposium-2026/
LOCATION:Afrique Boutique Hotel\, Gauteng\, 20 Asquith Rd\, Ravenswood\, Boksburg\, Gauteng\, 1459\, South Africa
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leandi Daling":MAILTO:workshops@instopp.co.za
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