Budget 2024 produces funding reprioritisation for digital health

Budget 2024 with DHA

8 Jun 2024

DHA Media Release – Budget 2024.

The decision in Budget 2024 to reduce funding to digital health is, on the face of it, concerning, says the chief executive of the Digital Health Association, “but we need to know more”.

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HEALTH SERVICES AND SYSTEMS

Covering developments in the provision, funding and organisation of health care services.

EQUITY

Exploring the impacts of the health system on minorities within the population, notably including Māori, Pacifica, Asians and LGBTQI.

DRUGS, DEVICE AND DIAGNOSTICS

Covering prescription medicines and medical devices.

PUBLIC HEALTH

Focusing on efforts to promote health and prevent disease through social and economic interventions.

DIGITAL HEALTH

Exploring the potential digital transformation to provide a more connected and accessible health system.

TE TIRITI

Monitoring how the health reforms and the performance of the health sector uphold Te Tiriti obligations.