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Opinion – Ian Powell (Originally published at The Democracy Project )  Will the health reforms proposed for the Labour Government make the system better or worse? Health commentator Ian Powell (formerly the Executive Director of the Association of Salaried Medical … (Originally published at The Democracy Project)  Will the health reforms proposed for the Labour Government make the system better or worse? Health commentator Ian Powell (formerly the Executive Director of the Association ...

Will the health reforms proposed for the Labour Government make the system better or worse? Health commentator Ian Powell (formerly the Executive Director of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists) gives his analysis of what change is most necessary, and what should be avoided. The review of the Health and Disability System by the Heather Simpson led panel (hereafter referred to as ‘Simpson’) is a review that needs to be rescued from itself. At the heart of this statement is...

(Originally published at The Democracy Project )  Will the health reforms proposed for the Labour Government make the system better or worse? Health commentator Ian Powell (formerly the Executive Director of the Association of Salaried Medical ...

Health Minister Andrew Little calls for resolution to Northlands GP/Mahitahi stoush 4 Feb, 2021 04:00 PM 4 minutes to read Health Minister Andrew Little was firm in his expectation that relationships between GPs and the primary health entity Mahitahi were fixed. Photo / Michael Cunningham Health Minister Andrew Little was firm in his expectation that relationships between GPs and the primary health entity Mahitahi were fixed. Photo / Michael Cunningham Health Minister Andrew Little wants those ...

Northland DHB proposes whānau-centred fix for inequitable health system 3 Feb, 2021 04:00 PM 4 minutes to read Despite raised tensions in Northland healthcare recently, NDHB chief executive Dr Nick Chamberlain was confident a solution could be found which benefited all in Tai Tokerau. Photo / File The Northland District Health Board believes a whānau-centred approach is the best option to fix the regions inequitable healthcare system. Details of the DHBs plans were released as part o...

Bombshell $300m Māori health proposal shocks Northland healthcare 2 Feb, 2021 04:05 PM 7 minutes to read Northland GP Dr Melissa Gilbert-Smith was one of many GPs left in the dark about a new healthcare proposal, which may see doctors leave their primary health organisation. Photo / Michael Cunningham A $300m Māori health entity proposal has rocked Northlands healthcare community, forcing some general practice doctors to consider abandoning the regions primary health organisation. T...

Lexie O'Shea has taken over from Peter Bramley as the new interim chief executive at Nelson Marlborough Health.

Andrew Little accepts theres been racist behaviour in the health system Andrew Little accepts theres been racist behaviour in the health system 2 January 2021 It comes as the Government readies itself to roll out recommendations from the mega Health and Disability System review. That includes slashing the number of DHBs, a new agency called Health NZ, and creating a Maori Health Authority. New Health Minister Little told Newstalk ZB a lot of work goes into ensuring people are culturally awa...

Budget 2021 will be delivered on Thursday 20 May, Finance Minister Grant Robertson announced today. “My focus continues to be on making sure spending is targeted at the areas and people that need it the most. “We will manage the books carefully including ensuring we are getting value for money ... 3 days ago Morena ki a tatau, Tena tatau i nga kaupapa hauora, E tuitui nei i a tatau i tēnei ata, Ka nui te mihi ki a koutou katoa. When we were re-elected with a clear mandate for change, our ...

Budget 2021 will be delivered on Thursday 20 May, Finance Minister Grant Robertson announced today. “My focus continues to be on making sure spending is targeted at the areas and people that need it the most. “We will manage the books carefully including ensuring we are getting value for money ... 3 days ago Morena ki a tatau, Tena tatau i nga kaupapa hauora, E tuitui nei i a tatau i tēnei ata, Ka nui te mihi ki a koutou katoa. When we were re-elected with a clear mandate for change, our ...