Radical funding overhaul key to equity in GP care, says Tauranga GP

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Radical funding overhaul key to equity in GP care, says Tauranga GP

Geoff Esterman

Thursday 9 January 2025, 10:30 AM

Without restructuring the funding model to prioritise vulnerable populations, the disparities in healthcare access and quality will persist, says Geoff Esterman [Image: Franck V on Unplash]

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This article was first published online on 4 October 2024.

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