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.
Latest
Media coverage
New Health NZ commissioner hesitates to express confidence in CEO
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...
Govt Should Be Increasing Funding, Not Forcing Another Rushed Restructure On Te Whatu Ora
The Government should be funding the health system properly rather than axing more jobs in a rushed and reckless attempt to save money. Read...
Former Health NZ chair on organisation’s governance
The acting Prime Minister says Health New Zealand's governance is "chaotic", criticising the board for poor cost management and oversight. Read...
Commentary
Aotearoa New Zealand Rare Disorders Strategy
The Aotearoa New Zealand Rare Disorders Strategy sets out the direction for the health system to better support people and their whānau living with rare disorders.
Expectations set for improved medicines access
Associate Health Minister David Seymour says he has set clear expectations for Pharmac around delivering the medicines and medical technology that Kiwis need.
Government Policy Statement on Health 2024–2027
The Government Policy Statement on Health 2024-27 is the public statement of what Government expects the health system to deliver and achieve, and how success will be measured, monitored, and reported.
Academic Literature
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Legislation and Parliament
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Reports and Government Documents
Health Status Report
This is the first time Health New Zealand l Te Whatu Ora has published this report, a nationwide picture of the population’s health.
Response to the Ministerial Advisory Committe on Health Reform Implementation Report
This briefing provides the response of the Ministry of Health - Manatū Hauora, Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, and Te Aka Whai Ora - Māori Health Authority to the Ministerial Advisory Committee on Health Reform Implementation (the MAC) report High-level assessment to support future focused health reform implementation of November 2023 (the MAC report), and a proposal to disestablish the MAC.
New Zealand Health Strategy
This publication sets the direction for achieving pae ora, healthy futures for all New Zealanders over the next 10 years.
The New Zealand Health Strategy sets out how New Zealand’s health system can improve people’s access to and experiences of health services so that everyone benefits – both individually, through better accessibility, quality and efficiency of care; and collectively, as we all benefit from having a healthier population.
The New Zealand Health Strategy will help achieve a shift in thinking, so that health is not just viewed as an outcome, but as an enabler of wellbeing.
Key issues
HEALTH SERVICES AND SYSTEMS
EQUITY
DRUGS, DEVICE AND DIAGNOSTICS
PUBLIC HEALTH
DIGITAL HEALTH
TE TIRITI