The general practice space in Rolleston’s $14.7 million health hub lies empty a year after the hub opened. And no tenant has been signed up, despite patient demand being high in the fast-growing town
Te Whatu Ora national director commissioning Abbe Anderson has highlighted “challenges of the short-term funding environment” and says she has no room to move beyond a 5 per cent capitation increase
About 8 per cent of children have received a free flu vaccination this winter as the return of influenza B continues to contribute to high rates of preschooler hospitalisations in Auckland
Overseas GP recruiters are reporting steady and slow pipeline interest in GPs coming here but no post-pandemic surge to match the high vacancies and demand from general practices
A GP is hoping her do-up of a 1950s’ house will be a drawcard for new recruits to the practice. Fiona Cassie talks to Waimate Medical Centre owner Sarah Creegan
After “frustrating” negotiations, some 92 per cent of general practices are now in line to receive about $8000 per nurse to reduce the pay gap of up to $20,000 with current Te Whatu Ora nurse rates
A newly announced $1.5 billion boost to the hospital nurses’ pay equity deal widens the pay gap for practice nurses just days after primary care negotiators finally agreed to put a pay offer to the vote
An appeal against the Medical Council’s temporary suspension of a Hawke’s Bay specialist GP over COVID-19 vaccine misinformation concerns was being heard in the Wellington District Court today
About 8 per cent of children have received a free flu vaccine to date this winter as the return of Influenza B continues to contribute to high rates of preschooler hospitalisations in Auckland
