New health boss Lester Levy has identified shorter wait times for treatment as his top priority – and claims it can be done with existing health funding. Read...
After throwing questions at Health NZ chief executive Fepulea’i Margie Apa and the newly appointed commissioner, Lester Levy, on Tuesday, my throat was dry. Read...
The Government should be funding the health system properly rather than axing more jobs in a rushed and reckless attempt to save money. Read...
To ascertain the reasons for and impacts of closed books in general practices in Aotearoa New Zealand and report recommendations for mitigation. Read...
Equity in health stands as a central goal for Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ). NZ aims to ensure that all are able to access health care services when they need it, which implies that this is irrespective of their socioeconomic position and regardless of their ability to...
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...
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...
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...
The Government has sacked the Health New Zealand board, replacing it with a commissioner due to concerns over oversight, overspend and a "significant deterioration in financial outlook". Read...
The acting Prime Minister says Health New Zealand's governance is "chaotic", criticising the board for poor cost management and oversight. Read...
HEALTH SERVICES AND SYSTEMS
EQUITY
Exploring the impacts of the health system on minorities within the population, notably including Māori, Pacifica, Asians and LGBTQI.
DRUGS, DEVICE AND DIAGNOSTICS
PUBLIC HEALTH
DIGITAL HEALTH
TE TIRITI