Te Waipounamu Integrated Health Care System – Our South Star
Te Waipounamu Integrated Health Care System - Our South Star document has been developed read...
Mar
2025
3
Mar
2025
3
Additional funding for healthcare welcomed but structural issues remain
Additional funding for primary healthcare is a good thing, even where it is a mix of previous funding decisions, reallocation of other health funding read...
Mar
2025
3
Is $6000 enough? The harsh reality of swapping public for private
ACT Party leader David Seymour suggests letting people take their share of public health funding to spend on private insurance. Read more
Mar
2025
3
Treasury advisor signals tough times ahead
The Government’s push to consolidate its finances will put added pressure on Budget 2025 and beyond, according to Treasury chief economic advisor Dominick Stephens. Read...
Feb
2025
2
Principles for embedding learning and adaptation into New Zealand health system functioning: the example of the Viable System Model
The New Zealand health system is large, complex and subject to ongoing change. To be viable over the long term, as for any system, our health system must take a consistent, continuous approach to learning. Read...
Feb
2025
2
College Of GPs Says Investment In Primary Care Must Be A Top Priority For New Health Minister
The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (the College) welcomes Hon Simeon Brown to the role of Minister of Health and looks forward to progressing changes to improve workforce challenges and health outcomes for New Zealanders. Read...
Feb
2025
2
My View – Health NZ funding cuts a tipping point for our health system
The recent announcement of 1,120 potential redundancies—comprising 470 unfilled vacancies and over 650 staff positions—within Health New Zealand. Read...
Feb
2025
2
ACT proposes $6000 incentive to all Kiwis to quit public health system
ACT proposes $6000 incentive to all kiwis to quit public health system. Read more
Feb
2025
2
Change The Funding Model, Not Just The Minister
Primary and Community Health Aotearoa (PCHA) are calling on the new Minister of Health Simeon Brown to seize the opportunity in his new role, to ensure money is directed to where it is needed most. Read...
Dec
2024
18
Financial barriers to primary health care in Aotearoa New Zealand
Inequities in health between Māori, the indigenous people of Aotearoa New Zealand, and non-Māori have been evident throughout the colonial history of the country. Read more
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.