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SOUTHERN CROSS HEALTH INSURANCE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY INTEGRATION AWARD
We know New Zealanders and Southern Cross members will benefit from ongoing innovation in the integration of primary and secondary healthcare
pathways, and we welcome the opportunity to celebrate advancements in this space. Working in partnership with primary care providers is key to helping
our members navigate their healthcare journeys and receive great outcomes and experiences. We also want to recognise and celebrate the important work that GPs, nurses, practice managers, pharmacists and other allied health professionals do in providing great healthcare services to our members. We are pleased to support this award and actively assist primary care providers
Pharmacist prescribers Linda Bryant and Leanne Te Karu discuss positive polypharmacy for heart failure. Current evidence shows the intensive implementation of four medications offers the greatest benefit to most patients with heart failure, with significant reductions in cardiovascular mortality, heart failure hospitalisations and all-cause mortality
