New Zealand's Health Minister sets 5 health targets, including cancer treatment, immunization, and wait times, with potential data manipulation concerns addressed.

New Zealand's Health Minister, Dr. Shane Reti, has announced five health targets to achieve within six years, focusing on cancer treatment, child immunization, emergency department wait times, and elective surgeries. However, Ministry officials cautioned about potential data manipulation, highlighting tactics like "stopping the clock" on patient data. Reti acknowledges these risks and emphasizes the need for monitoring, while also aiming to improve healthcare outcomes nationwide.

September 11, 2024
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