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The Labour Government’s health reforms, now into their second year, have been partly derailed by its election loss in October

Reporter Martin Johnston takes stock of the Coalition Government’s health policy announcements and the reactions within the sector, including disappointment over primary care’s continued wait for increased funding

Reporter Martin Johnston takes stock of the Coalition Government’s health policy announcements and the reactions within the sector, including disappointment over primary care’s continued wait for increased funding

Martin Johnston picks out some key news events for the primary care sector in 2023

The Labour Government’s health reforms, now into their second year, have been partly derailed by its election loss in October

General Practice NZ will change its name to Primary Care New Zealand next year

Artificial intelligence could play an important role in ACC-funded primary acute care, according to an advisory group established by the corporation as part of a review

Labour questions Coalition Government over tobacco industry funding of lobby group formerly headed by minister now responsible for smokefree policy

Various non-government organisations are sending briefing papers to ministers, outlining their role, their sector and their wish list

The former Labour Government looked into making radical changes to PHO/general practice enrolment, such as changing from the current opt-in system, to one where people would have to opt out if they didn’t want to be signed up