New Zealand Medical Journal warns Health NZ cannot cut $1.4bn without affecting frontline services due to underfunding.

The New Zealand Medical Journal warns that Health NZ cannot cut $1.4bn without affecting frontline services due to chronic underfunding and inadequate health budgets. Researchers from the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists argue that funding is needed to meet cost pressures, address workforce growth, and repair ageing infrastructure. They call for an independent inquiry into the healthcare funding system, suggesting that viewing health as an investment in New Zealand's population could result in economic gains.

August 22, 2024
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