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Various non-government organisations are sending briefing papers to ministers, outlining their role, their sector and their wish list

The former Labour Government looked into making radical changes to PHO/general practice enrolment, such as changing from the current opt-in system, to one where people would have to opt out if they didn’t want to be signed up

Health features in several policies in the new Coalition Government’s 100-day plan

National has agreed reverse three of Labour’s tobacco control measures, to the horror of many health organisations, after bargaining to form a government and considering its tax cuts

New coalition Government health minister Shane Reti has already asked officials about carrying out National’s pre-election promise of implementing the 2022 Sapere report

Plans for the rapid dissolution of Te Aka Whai Ora are spelled out in documents published today by the new National-led coalition Government

The next group of localities are nearly set to go, pending agreement from some local councils and the formation of a new government following the election

The sole kaupapa Māori general practice in Te Tau Ihu, the upper South Island, has taken top honours in the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards

Primary care groups have offered five leaders to participate in yet another review of general practice capitation by government agencies

Primary care groups have offered five leaders to participate in yet another review of general practice capitation by government agencies