In a blow for Otago and Southland, health minister David Clark says he has no immediate plan to review the contentious population-based funding formula often blamed for the Southern DHB’s deficit woes
Deloitte has won another contract from the Ministry of Health, despite National not letting up on its challenge of a review the company has done for the ministry
Health minister David Clark had to pass a test at Rotorua GP CME this month. Yes, there is a test, and it has been fine-tuned over the years and pared down to maybe five key performance indicators
Health minister David Clark had to pass a test at Rotorua GP CME this month. Yes, there is a test, and it has been fine-tuned over the years and pared down to maybe five key performance indicators
The method used to calculate the reasonable annual fee increase lags behind costs and is not fit for purpose, says Primary Health Alliance PSAAP negotiator Angus Chambers
In a blow for Otago and Southland, health minister David Clark says he has no immediate plan to review the contentious population-based funding formula often blamed for the Southern DHB’s deficit woes
CLARIFICATION: In our Budget coverage in the 6 June issue, we started a two-page spread with the introductory paragraph: “Finance minister Grant Robertson’s first Budget, delivered on 17 May, saw Vote Health increased to $18.225 billion, second only to Vote Social Development ($24.284 billion) as a share of government spending
COMMENT: With the health sector review still two years away, Whanganui GP Bill Douglas calls for a $4000 payment per GP, and $2000 per practice nurse, as a sign of good faith
Finance minister Grant Robertson’s first Budget, delivered on 17 May, saw Vote Health increased to $18.225 billion, second only to Vote Social Development ($24.284 billion) as a share of government spending.
Specialist GP Nikki Vadgama provides some tips to make your next paediatric eczema consult easier. She includes a review of new guidelines, resources, websites and medications for paediatric eczema management