INSTOPP Private Practice Symposium 2026

INSTOPP Private Practice Symposium 2026

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.

Speaker & Topic Line-Up

• Dr Carl Pieterse

Occupational 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.

• Johanita Suarman & Chrisna Goddefrey (INSTOPP)

INSTOPP Update on the Funder Landscape

Billing and coding updates, Department of Labour regulations, and recent medical aid rule changes.

• Julian Botha (HealthMan – Director & Attorney)

Record 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.

• Tasneem Abrahams - Private Practice Growth Club

Leading 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.

• Dimpho (Ditsebe) Hlungwane - Operational Efficiency in Healthcare Practices

This 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.

• Pieter van der Walt (CEO, CX Consulting)

AI in Private Practice: Safe, Effective and POPIA-Compliant

Using AI responsibly to save time, reduce admin, and improve efficiency without compromising ethics or compliance.

• Panel Discussion

AI, Compliance and the Future of Private Practice

Practical insights and audience questions with industry experts.

• Ursula Botha – Confident Voices

Communication 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 [email protected]