Health Funding

In support of his view that talk of health system underfunding is fake news, the health minister has cited a Ministry of Health response to an NZMJ editorial 

A University of Auckland-led research project looking at ways to mitigate the effects of flu and other respiratory illnesses will not be affected by US Government funding chaos

Pharmac has backed off from its decision to fund a single brand of oestradiol patches after outcry from the public and health professionals

The mooted introduction of copayment charges for lab testing services has been ruled out by health minister Shane Reti, despite lobbying from private-sector providers to allow this

Just a few months into her new role as president of the Pharmacy Guild, Keshree Naidoo-Rauf is focused on unity and advocacy in these challenging times.

A boost in Crown funding might be needed to allow Te Whatu Ora to meet its financial obligations, according to auditor-general John Ryan

THE NEW ZEALAND Health Plan Te Pae Waenga is now not expected to be signed off by the health minister until next year, according to Te Whatu Ora director of planning and outcomes Lisa Williams.

The General Practice Owners Association is criticising the Government for its lack of action on a revised funding model for general practice 

Te Whatu Ora considered expanding after-hours pharmacy services to improve accessibility, documents released under the Official Information Act 1982 show

Pharmacy owners should receive their contract variation letters resulting from this year’s National Annual Agreement Review process early next month