Profit in health is here to stay, but health minister Andrew Little’s recent comments on the matter are revealing his cognitive bias, writes emeritus GP from Mapua Jim Vause
A funding review aimed at improving equity and sustainability in general practice suggests rises of at least 10 per cent for most practices, and more than 34 per cent for high-need practices
In our 9 November edition, Fiona Cassie sought out progress on the yet-to-bereleased capitation review report. A subsequent response from Te Whatu Ora falls short of clarity, she writes
Waitangi Tribunal primary care claimants hope their claims of ongoing underfunding of Māori healthcare providers will be “done and dusted” before next year’s Budget
We may not have seen the report from a review of capitation funding but, as journalist Fiona Cassie wrote, it has identified failings on equity (“Funding formula ‘shortcomings’ highlighted in capitation review, says Te Whatu Ora”, 9 November). Online readers responded, expressing their distrust of the new agency.
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