A 41-year career pursuing excel¬lence and generously sharing his knowledge and good hu¬mour brought academic GP Bruce Arroll the top award in the 2021 New Zealand Primary Healthcare Awards | He Tohu Mauri Ora
The Ministry of Health suggested the Government could save money in Budget 2021 by changing the eligibility criteria for the Very Low Cost Access scheme in primary healthcare
Some $1.3 billion extra is said to be needed in the Budget just for the health sector to stand still, but more will be needed for restructuring and to improve health
Supreme Award recipient Bruce Arroll has been acknowledged for the impact of his leadership in primary care, and for his humility, empathy and commitment to equity