As general practices grapple with a growing shortage of doctors, patients are being asked to seek medical advice via a video or phone call. Is telehealth a possible solution to a chronically under-resourced primary care sector? Read...
A man died after a nurse put the wrong symptom into Healthline’s clinical support tool. Healthline says similar systems are used the world over, and are always being improved. Read...
Telehealth has been touted as one solution to New Zealand’s ongoing health-care crisis, which is particularly stark in rural regions. Read...
The small North Island PHO is embracing the use of technology, yielding success in some areas. Read more
The ‘tide’ of telehealth expected due to the pandemic was smaller than anticipated and has receded significantly over recent years, a new report shows. Read more
Experts are cautiously optimistic about the government's interest in expanding artificial intelligence, but want to see a deliberate and well-scrutinised approach. Read...
RNZ. Telehealth providers are dealing with increasingly complex and serious mental health issues, as dire workforce shortages make it difficult to see a psychologist or psychiatrist in person. Read more...
SCOOP Health. Intensive Care Units (ICU) are one of the fastest growing and most expensive arms of healthcare, and only approximately one percent of data created within an ICU is used for patient care. Read...
PULSE.IT Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora has extended its contract with Telstra Health for medication content. Read...
HINSS. More than NZ$330 million ($203 million) that was set aside for digital health initiatives over the past four years up to 2027-2028 has been returned to this year's budget as savings. Read...
HEALTH SERVICES AND SYSTEMS
EQUITY
Exploring the impacts of the health system on minorities within the population, notably including Māori, Pacifica, Asians and LGBTQI.
DRUGS, DEVICE AND DIAGNOSTICS
PUBLIC HEALTH
DIGITAL HEALTH
TE TIRITI