290,000 unenrolled NZ primary healthcare patients due to general practice funding pressures.
General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) reports severe funding pressures are hindering NZ primary healthcare enrolments. Over 290,000 people are not enrolled with a local GP, and estimates suggest half of general practices have closed books to new patients. The funding model is deemed insufficient, prompting concerns of further unenrolled patients without significant changes.
July 14, 2024
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