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ProCare’s 2024 annual report shows it has been a tough year for the PHO, with its operating profit down 84.6 per cent on 2023

Te Whatu Ora has started work on a new regional e-referral pilot for specialist services in ophthalmology in the northern region, aiming to cut wait times and improve patient access

General practices using Medtech32 will have until 31 March to upgrade their PMS system to ensure they can still connect directly with ACC

GPs can speed up their workflow and reduce the time spent on assessments and reviews by using digital assessment tools

Reports of practices facing problems exporting patient files via GP2GP to practices that use Medtech practice management systems is a result of the ailing GP2GP system, according to the health IT company

Retired Auckland specialist GP Tony Hanne appealed his suspension and $12,500 fine for prescribing ADHD drugs without a psychiatrist’s approval in a hearing at the Auckland High Court yesterday 

In a speech to health IT leaders, Te Whatu Ora acting chief information technology officer Darren Douglass attempted to address recent job and budget cutbacks, referring to them as the “elephant in the room”

A boost in Crown funding might be needed to allow Te Whatu Ora to meet its financial obligations, according to auditor-general John Ryan

Tū Ora Compass Health has filed an HDC complaint against Te Whatu Ora over the ailing GP2GP system 

Plans by Te Whatu Ora to slash jobs in its data and digital team are causing concerns in the primary care and health IT sectors