Academic Literature

Key elements and contextual factors that influence successful implementation of large-system transformation initiatives in the New Zealand health system: a realist evaluation

3 Nov 2024

Despite three decades of policy initiatives to improve integration of health care, delivery of health care in New Zealand remains fragmented, and health inequities persist for Māori and other high priority populations. Read more

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Opposition To Government Funding Of Certain Smoking Cessation Product

General Practitioners Aotearoa opposes the Government’s recent decision to fund specific smoking cessation products, namely vaping kits. Read...

New Health Minister Simeon Brown says changes to Health NZ executive inevitable

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora’s executive team is set to change as new Health Minister Simeon Brown says he believes a refreshed line-up is necessary to ensure the entity’s focus is centred on the Government’s health targets. Read...

Principles for embedding learning and adaptation into New Zealand health system functioning: the example of the Viable System Model

The New Zealand health system is large, complex and subject to ongoing change. To be viable over the long term, as for any system, our health system must take a consistent, continuous approach to learning. 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.