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Evaluation of two tools used for waitlist prioritisation for planned care in Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

1 Aug 2024

Te Whatu Ora | Health New Zealand

This is a report on the evaluation of two separate tools used in the process of waitlist prioritisation in Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora. One tool was developed in Auckland Te Toka Tumai district and expanded to Northland Te Tai Tokerau in the Northern region. The other tool was developed in the Southern district and only deployed there. The Review was commissioned by the Chief Executive of Health NZ in June 2023. An independently chaired Review Panel
and Technical Working Group were established to undertake the evaluation from August 2023. This report outlines the evaluation of the waitlist prioritisation tools and considers implications for future use of such tools. Key questions the Review Panel considered are outlined in the Terms of Reference. The sections below outline the Review Panel responses to the Review questions.

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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.