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Exploring the potential of digital transformation to provide a more connected and accessible health system in Aotearoa New Zealand with a wide range of topics and how this applies to different population groups.
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Media coverage
Embracing tech key to success for small North Island PHO
The small North Island PHO is embracing the use of technology, yielding success in some areas. Read more
Rising ‘tide’ of telehealth recedes
The ‘tide’ of telehealth expected due to the pandemic was smaller than anticipated and has receded significantly over recent years, a new report shows. Read more
Experts cautiously optimistic about expanding AI in education, health sectors
Experts are cautiously optimistic about the government's interest in expanding artificial intelligence, but want to see a deliberate and well-scrutinised approach. Read...
Commentary
Health Delivery Plan
This plan is the updated reset plan and summarises the work done to date and a roadmap of activities and deliverables to the end of the 2026 financial year. It includes a plan on a page.
My View – Health NZ funding cuts a tipping point for our health system
The recent announcement of 1,120 potential redundancies—comprising 470 unfilled vacancies and over 650 staff positions—within Health New Zealand. Read...
HE PĀNUI WHAKAHAU A TE MANA WHAKAHAERE KAIWHAKAWĀ D STONE MEMORANDUM-DIRECTIONS OF PRESIDING OFFICER JUDGE D STONE
This memorandum-direction addresses material relevant to the Health Services and Outcomes Kaupapa Inquiry (Wai 2575).
Academic Literature
Digital mental health strategies used by young people in Aotearoa New Zealand during the COVID-19 pandemic: ‘Just do it yourself, DIY
With rising rates of mental health distress amongst youth during the COVID-19 pandemic, digital resources have been identified as a valuable tool for delivering support to young people. Read...
Hidden flaws behind expert-level accuracy of multimodal GPT-4 vision in medicine
Recent studies indicate that Generative Pre-trained Transformer 4 with Vision (GPT-4V) outperforms human physicians in medical challenge tasks. However, these evaluations primarily focused on the accuracy of multi-choice questions alone. Read...
Barriers to adopting digital contact tracing for COVID-19: Experiences in New Zealand
Health Expectations 2024. Digital contact tracing (DCT) was a central component of the global response to containing COVID-19. Research has raised concerns that DCT could exacerbate inequities, yet the experiences of diverse communities at greater risk from...
Legislation and Parliament
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Reports and Government Documents
Digital Service Design Standard
The purpose of the Standard is to provide the design thinking for anyone who designs or provides government services. Read more
Sector Cyber security strategy and roadmap
Ministry of Health 2023. The health sector in New Zealand is a critical sector, with multiple interests, especially in the cyber security unit. Read...
REPORT: Capturing the benefits of AI in healthcare for Aotearoa New Zealand – Full report
This report was requested by Prime Minister Hipkins in 2023 and was produced at pace for delivery of draft recommendations ahead of the 2023 election (full terms of reference outlined in Annex 1).
Key issues
HEALTH SERVICES AND SYSTEMS
EQUITY
DRUGS, DEVICE AND DIAGNOSTICS
PUBLIC HEALTH
DIGITAL HEALTH
TE TIRITI