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
Health NZ commissioner Lester Levy reveals priority to tackle patient waiting times
New health boss Lester Levy has identified shorter wait times for treatment as his top priority – and claims it can be done with existing health funding. Read...
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...
Commentary
Power plays create health policy whiplash
Unexpected policy reversals, the axing of Te Aka Whai Ora and a new commissioner to replace the board of Te Whatu Ora – change in health is happening so fast the sector is reeling. Read...
Tribunal releases report on Treaty Principles Bill
On Friday 16 August 2024, the Waitangi Tribunal released Ngā Mātāpono – The Principles: The Interim Report of the Tomokia Ngā Tatau o Matangireia – The Constitutional Kaupapa Inquiry Panel on The Crown’s Treaty Principles Bill and Treaty Clause Review Policies in pre-publication format.
NZ already spends less on health than Australia or Canada – we need proper funding, not ‘crisis’ management
We are being told the health system is in crisis, “on the brink of failure” – spending beyond its budget, waiting times getting longer, suffering from widespread staff shortages. Read...
Academic Literature
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Reports and Government Documents
Ministerial Briefing: Issues and Opportunities in Hauora Maori
New Zealand Doctor. This report provides an overview of key priorities and opportunities for Maori Health and highlights upcoming decisions in the space. It explores the efforts needed to improve health outcomes for Maori and provides advice on disestablishing...
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.
Key issues
HEALTH SERVICES AND SYSTEMS
EQUITY
DRUGS, DEVICE AND DIAGNOSTICS
PUBLIC HEALTH
DIGITAL HEALTH
TE TIRITI