Embracing tech key to success for small North Island PHO
The small North Island PHO is embracing the use of technology, yielding success in some areas. Read more
Oct
2024
18
Oct
2024
18
HIRA: Tranche One Business Case
This business case builds on the Hira Programme Business Case which described the case for change and evaluated a range of options to meet the business need. Read more
Oct
2024
18
Latest Health New Zealand cuts will ‘undermine healthcare delivery for years to come’
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...
Oct
2024
18
Digital midwives reduce workforce strain and improve attendance
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...
Oct
2024
18
Health NZ Financial Reporting from FY 2023/24
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...
Sep
2024
3
New Zealand HEALTHTECH Report 2024
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...
Aug
2024
28
Digital Service Design Standard
The purpose of the Standard is to provide the design thinking for anyone who designs or provides government services. Read more
Aug
2024
28
My View – The Future of telehealth in New Zealand
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...
Aug
2024
28
Rising ‘tide’ of telehealth recedes
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
Aug
2024
28
Dollars, Not Just Words, Needed in Digital Health Space
Ensuring the health system has the necessary ‘digital and physical infrastructure’ requires more than just words, according to the Digital Health Association (DHA). Read...
Key issues
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.