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AfroCentric INTEGRATED ANNUAL REPORT 2016
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Operational reviews
ALLEGRA
Allegra is a healthcare company providing technology platforms for total patient care. The
Company enables healthcare providers to adapt to current and future customer care challenges
by means of software solutions. Allegra is assisting in driving down healthcare costs by facilitating
a holistic view of the patient and reducing duplication across multiple systems.
OVERVIEW
The Allegra solutions assist in reducing risk in patient
management by eliminating potential drug conflicts.
Actuarial risk within a scheme is reduced through the Health
Assessment tool, allowing providers the ability to view their
current membership’s risk profile, identify emerging risks
and implement strategic wellness interventions. The tool is
deployed in more than 350 sites, and includes biometric data
exchanges that currently communicate with five medical aid
schemes.
Cost reduction and risk reduction are complemented by
value creation. Other systems in the Allegra stable include
tools for practice management, dispensing and nurse
practice management.
STRATEGY
Allegra will continue to pursue a strategy of driving value
while lowering healthcare costs. The Company is committed
to offering a superior cost/value ratio in its market and a
reduced cost base will be achieved through the following
discrete objectives:
Allegra will
continue to
pursue a strategy
of driving value while
lowering healthcare
costs
Strategic objectives
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strategy
Maximise use of assets
Allegra will increase volume by expanding the client base for existing
products. Extending distribution in the independent sector through value-
added resellers will also reduce the unit cost of products; and as market
share grows it will be difficult for new entrants to penetrate the market.
Operate on a low direct
cost base
By developing modular, flexible products that are easily configured to client
requirements, operating costs can be reduced.
Continuously reduce costs
across the business
Stringent control over production costs and optimising research and
development as well as promotional spend results in cost reduction that
consequently maximise profitability. Outsourcing certain aspects of the
business may also lead to greater efficiencies.