The Digital Health Association is alarmed to hear of further cuts of $100 million from Health New Zealand’s data and digital funding, saying it could undermine healthcare delivery in New Zealand for years to come. Read...
The introduction of ‘digital midwives’ at Counties Manukau’s Community Midwifery Service has increased the available workforce, reduced strain on in-person resources and improved attendance rates by providing remote support for pregnant women. Read...
Health NZ has elected to proactively release documents (including financial reports, briefings, aide mémoires and letters) to provide additional transparency around matters related to Health NZ’s financial performance. Read...
Over the course of two decades, NZ’s healthtech sector has matured into a multibillion dollar tech-export industry. After reaching peak revenue of $2.9B amid the pandemic, the sector is again on the up. Read...
The purpose of the Standard is to provide the design thinking for anyone who designs or provides government services. Read more
Following the recent decision by Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora to discontinue funding for the NZ Telehealth Forum, chair Ruth Large reflects on its achievements and sets out a path for advancing the future of telehealth across Aotearoa. Read...
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
Ensuring the health system has the necessary ‘digital and physical infrastructure’ requires more than just words, according to the Digital Health Association (DHA). Read...
Data services, national collections, analytics and coding will be brought together under a new interim Director of Data and Information at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora as part of a proposed restructuring at the organisation.
The Vision for Health Technology outlines how we see technology shaping the way New Zealanders 'live well, stay well and get well' in 2026. Read more
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Exploring the impacts of the health system on minorities within the population, notably including Māori, Pacifica, Asians and LGBTQI.
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