THINK Hauora PHO supports GPNZ and PHO partner statements on telehealth claim

THINK Hauora PHO supports GPNZ and PHO partner statements in questioning a recent Te Whatu Ora claim that 50% of GP work can be resolved via telehealth.

"While telehealth is a key tool to help manage peak capacity and some same day after hours functions, face-to-face primary care remains key for many community health and wellbeing needs in our rohe," says Amarjit Maxwell CEO - THINK Hauora.

“We continue to advocate and urge our Health decision makers to ensure appropriate capitation funding and workforce training investment through strengthened practice teams for delivery of appropriate modern primary care, especially for the many high needs and vulnerable community members in our rohe," she adds.