Budget 2024: Health minister Shane Reti has given an indication that the increase in general practice capitation from 1 July may be just under 6 per cent
Budget 2024: Te Awamutu pharmacy owner Gemma Perry thinks every pharmacist in New Zealand will be feeling “pretty gutted” to hear the Government is bringing back the $5 Prescription fee on 1 July
Budget 2024: The Government’s $3.1 billion increase in Vote Health in Budget 2024 obscures the fact that most of it has already been earmarked for settling Holidays Act claims, according to University of Auckland professor of health policy Tim Tenbensel
Budget 2024: Health economist Paula Lorgelly says many Kiwis who were expecting more funding for new cancer drugs and for Pharmac will be sadly disappointed by Budget 2024, which she sees as underwhelming.
The following documents relate to spending outlined in Budget 2023, the sixth Budget of finance minister Grant Robertson (Labour). Full Budget details can be found on the Treasury website
Critical support services that improve the lives of disabled people, their families, and those who care for them will receive significant investment through Budget 2024
Health will get a significant funding boost of $16.68 billion across three Budgets as part of our plan to invest in frontline services such as emergency departments, primary care, medicines and public health to ensure New Zealanders can get the healthcare they deserve, Health Minister Dr Shane Reti says
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