NZ Health Minister Dr. Shane Reti announced equal access to 1,000 more publicly funded PET-CT scans annually for all New Zealanders by mid-March, costing $3 million per year.
NZ Health Minister Dr. Shane Reti announced equal access to PET-CT scans for all New Zealanders, with Te Whatu Ora approving funding for an updated National set of criteria. This will allow for 1,000 more publicly funded PET-CT scans annually, costing $3 million per year, and will be implemented by mid-March. The decision aims to ensure equitable access to diagnostic technology for cancer patients across the country.
February 28, 2024
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