The challenges facing primary health care rate more immediate attention and more speed than the Simpson report recommendations appear to offer, say two health policy analysts
Heather Simpson says she opposes having a Māori Health Authority with full funding and commissioning powers because it would undermine the cohesion of the health system
Recommendations in the Health and Disability Review Final Report released this week will fail to improve outcomes for disabled people, the Disabled Persons Assembly NZ (DPA) says
Primary care networks existed before PHOs and will continue to do so even if the Simpson report recommendations are taken up, says Pegasus Health chief executive Vince Barry
The process that set up the proposed Māori Health Authority ignored the voices specifically appointed to advise on that task says health policy consultant Gabrielle Baker
The annual capitation increase will be compulsorily imposed for the second year running after general practice negotiators “reject” a tweaked offer – and hope the Simpson report leads to reform
The NZ Rural General Practice Network today welcomed the Health and Disability System Review’s focus on addressing inequity in access to health care for rural communities, but said action was now needed with real urgency
The Federation of Primary Health Aotearoa acknowledges initial recommendations in the NZ Health & Disability System review published today, for the development of local networks of care in community health
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