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Short fix of health reform news

COVID-19 case numbers have started to drift up again, prompting a reminder that summer weather is no protection against a large outbreak of this coronavirus

The Ministry of Health has done “excellent work” in response to the Official Information Act 1982, but has been found wanting in how it handles some official information requests

General practices in Taranaki have been notified of more work coming their way because echocardiography capacity is “severely limited” at the region’s base hospital

A small health sector advisory and leadership training firm is hooking up with giant international business consultancy Deloitte NZ

Study finds delays, access issues in care of patients with mild traumatic brain injuries 

Health minister Andrew Little has confirmed that a cyberattack on the Pinnacle Midlands Health Network has resulted in patient data being "exfiltrated"

Health minister Andrew Little is expected announce plans tomorrow on how the number of GP trainees will be increased

The creation of new central health agency Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand on 1 July saw it acquire a workforce of around 80,000 people working in the public health system from day one.

Remote telemonitoring of patients’ vital signs is associated with their feeling better able to self-manage at home