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Editor Barbara Fountain arrived back to work to some surprise news 

If you had been tidying up your CV for the director-general of health’s job, you might have been surprised to learn the role has been filled without being advertised

Four chief delivery officers are being sought by Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora – and the roles have nothing to do with courier packages

Much has changed since 2021, but the need to highlight the tireless work of primary care teams is as critical as ever, writes Barbara Fountain

The recent flurry of announcements for new initiatives and funding in primary care are, in the main, welcome, but the sector is now on high alert for details, writes editor Barbara Fountain

Editor Barbara Fountain gathers together sector reactions to health minister Simeon Brown’s rapid-fire announcements in early March, finding warm welcome giving way to concerns over funding, equity and the feasibility of a performance-linked incentive

Much has changed since 2021, but the need to highlight the tireless work of primary care teams is as critical as ever, writes Barbara Fountain

The recent flurry of announcements for new initiatives and funding in primary care are, in the main, welcome, but the sector is now on high alert for details, writes editor Barbara Fountain

Editor Barbara Fountain gathers together sector reactions to health minister Simeon Brown’s rapid-fire announcements in early March, finding warm welcome giving way to concerns over funding, equity and the feasibility of a performance-linked incentive

The Editor's Letter - a fortnightly collection from editor Barbara Fountain