Health Services and Systems
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Covering developments in the provision, funding and organisation of health care services, including the recent restructuring of Aotearoa’s health system.
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Media coverage
Culturally intolerable’ for nurses not to speak English? Or ‘racist’ to insist?
From "emboldening racists" to being "disrespected and excluded" - it seems everyone had an opinion on what language nurses in New Zealand hospitals should be speaking. Read...
How did Health NZ go from $500 million of savings to a $1 billion hole?
A watchdog said Health New Zealand's financial reporting had improved significantly just weeks before a huge deficit came to light. Read more
ACC announces $7.2 billion deficit
The Accident Compensation Corporation slumped to a $7.2 billion full-year deficit, as the scheme blames court decisions for expanding its boundaries, and as it expects higher costs. Read...
Commentary
Strategic Intentions 2024–2028 Ko ngā Takune-ā-Rautaki 2024–2028
The document sets out the Ministry’s own strategic focus, functions and priorities aligned and contributing to, but distinct from those of the Government.
MEMORANDUM-DIRECTIONS OF JUDGE D STONE CONCERNING NEXT STEPS IN THE TE AKA WHAI ORA PRIORITY INQUIRY
This memorandum-directions confirms next steps regarding the priority inquiry into the disestablishment of Te Aka Whai Ora (the Maaori Health Authority).
Experts sceptical health targets can be met without extra funding
Health Minister Shane Reti has unveiled his prescription for achieving the government's five major health targets within the existing budget - but some experts remain sceptical that it can be done. Read...
Academic Literature
Managed competition in Aotearoa New Zealand: past experiences and future prospects
This paper considers whether and how managed competition arrangements could be introduced into the Aotearoa health and disability system. Read...
The cost of everything and the value of nothing: New Zealand’s under-investment in health
In July, Minister of Health Dr Shane Reti dismissed Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora’s Board, despite most positions already being vacant, and appointed a commissioner, Professor Lester Levy. Read...
The primary care workforce crisis: defining the problems and finding solutions
The primary care workforce crisis in New Zealand is evolving, and multiple problems are at different stages. Read more
Legislation and Parliament
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Reports and Government Documents
Annual Report: ACC supports 2 million new claims in 50th year
Our Annual Report shows we accepted 2.04 million new injury claims in 2023/24, supported injured people with over $4 billion of treatment and rehabilitation services, and paid almost $3 billion of compensation payments. Read...
Treasury advice on the financial performance of Health New Zealand – Information release
The Treasury has released Treasury advice regarding the financial performance of Health New Zealand.
Health NZ Financial Reporting from FY 2023/24
Health NZ has elected to proactively release documents (including financial reports, briefings, aide mémoires and letters) to provide additional transparency around matters related to Health NZ’s financial performance. Read...
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