Snapshot: Primary and Community Health Services
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Aug
2024
12
Aug
2024
12
Explained: Decades of tinkering with NZ’s health system
The words ‘health crisis’ have been thrown around so often and casually in recent years. It’s usually politicians who’ve been doing the throwing. It’s been used 175 times in Parliament since 2003. Read...
Aug
2024
4
What’s gone wrong with New Zealand’s health system?
The health system is under intense pressure. Doctors raise the alarm about staff shortages and burnout. Patients share stories of long wait times and delayed diagnoses. Read...
Aug
2024
4
Health New Zealand releases report into Equity Adjustor Tools
An independent review panel has released their report into two waitlist prioritisation tools initiated by Health New Zealand’s Te Toku Tumai Auckland, and Southern Region. Read...
Aug
2024
4
Health NZ reset takes a step forward with the appointment of regional Deputy Chief Executives
Following its announcement of a major reset, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has appointed four highly experienced health leaders to the roles of regional Deputy Chief Executives. Read...
Aug
2024
4
Medical education in New Zealand Current state and consideration of future options
The University of Auckland (UoA) and University of Otago (UoO) have drawn together an overview of New Zealand’s current medical education system and assessment of future options to address the problems the system faces. This is designed to inform Manatū Hauora...
Jul
2024
29
Leaked Health NZ restructure proposal shines light on latest job cuts
Health New Zealand's leaked restructure proposal has shone more light on its latest round of job cuts. Read...
Jul
2024
29
The primary care workforce crisis: defining the problems and finding solutions
We have known for two decades that our general practitioner (GP) workforce is ageing and heading towards retirement, evidenced by annual RNZCGP workforce surveys. This shortfall is exacerbated by GPs working less hours, experiencing increasing burn-out, accentuated...
Jul
2024
29
Health systems expert on changes at Te Whatu Ora
An expert in health systems says he expects job losses within the leadership team of health agency Te Whatu Ora. Robin Gauld from Otago University's Centre for Health Systems and Technology spoke to Corin Dann. Read...
Jul
2024
29
Health New Zealand’s National Data Platform: A Leap Forward in Health Service Planning
In a significant move to enhance health service planning and delivery across Aotearoa, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has announced the integration of a transformative information system, the National Data Platform (NDP). 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.