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The COVID-19 royal commission of inquiry was expected to outline how it will proceed by this week

General practices affected by Cyclone Gabrielle are urged to keep good records of costs in case they need to claim on insurance or seek special help from the Government

Auckland hospitals have not joined the digital system Your Health Summary, which can give them access to information from their patients’ general practice medical records

New health minister Ayesha Verrall has set herself the task of establishing good relationships with primary care leaders

Te Whatu Ora dismisses concerns that its COVID-19 funding cut might lead to some high-risk patients being overlooked for care by their general practice

Hiring a physician associate has worked so well for a Hauraki general practice that the hunt is on for another, for the business’ other practice

A guide to localities is under development but has morphed in how officials describe it.

Te Whatu Ora chair Rob Campbell is refusing to back down from his criticism of National’s policy on council-owned water services  

Te Whatu Ora is turning its collective mind to the ‘appropriate’ ways for general practices to be structured 

A relief team from Te Aka Whai Ora and kaupapa Māori providers is supporting Ngati Porou Oranga clinics on the North Island east coast following Cyclone Gabrielle