Drop in patient enrolments a ‘grave’ concern, say advocates
The drop in patient enrolments in NZ is a ‘grave’ concern, read more
Jul
2024
14
Jul
2024
7
In-person consults bounced back post-pandemic
HQSC report shows that In-person consults have bounced back post-pandemic. Read more
Jul
2024
7
Scrapping COVID sick leave endangers health workers, union
The Public Service Association says scrapping health workers' Covid sick leave will endanger them and their patients. Te Whatu Ora is getting rid of that type of leave by July the 14th, despite the high number of Covid-19 cases currently in the community. Read...
Jun
2024
18
Centralised healthcare lacks ‘local accountability’
Bringing some healthcare decisions back into communities will help plug the gap in local accountability, two North Canterbury mayors say. Read more
Jun
2024
18
Scrapping subsidy sees drastic drop in children getting flu vaccine
NZ Doctor. Far fewer children are getting the flu vaccine this winter, after the removal of funding. The breakdown for ethnicity shows that the vaccination numbers had fallen especially for Māori children. Read...
Jun
2024
18
Primary healthcare’s share of Budget 2024 still a work in progress
NZ Doctor. Te Whatu Ora says it is still finalising its internal budget and can’t currently provide a breakdown of how much money has been allocated for primary health in Budget 2024. 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.