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More than 30 practices have formally notified their PHO of problems in fulfilling their contractual obligations since June, mainly because of workforce and funding issues, according to GenPro

Telehealth GP service Practice Plus is providing medical care for unenrolled patients in Masterton after the Wairarapa town’s three general practices all had closed books

The RNZCGP has reported a reduced surplus for the year to 31 March of $116,000, compared with $2.006 million in 2021 and $924,000 last year

Clashing views are held on an increase in attendances at Palmerston North Hospital emergency department since The Palms Medical Centre withdrew from the Urgent Care Clinic Contract with ACC

National MP Shane Reti’s moonlighting trips helping out as a ride-along ambulance observer and visitor to EDs have prompted a political neutrality reminder note

Martin Johnston reports on the markers of stress in general practice, where the feeling of failing to cope is palpable

Political parties are talking about getting rid of Te Aka Whai Ora as an independent Crown agency. Doing so would not be without costs, reports Martin Johnston

GPs are finding it increasingly difficult to get patients into Te Whatu Ora specialist services

Southern Cross Insurance group has reported a deficit of $16.5 million for the financial year to 30 June, a reversal of its $90 million surplus the year before

Tend Health has gone nationwide with its offering of 10-minute GP consultations without an appointment and is pricing them at $79 for non-enrolled patients