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Family of ADHD crusader celebrate rule change as 'vindication'

3 days ago | nzdoctor.co.nz | Stephen Forbes |Alan Perrott

+News Family of ADHD crusader celebrate rule change as 'vindication' The family of Tony Hanne have been “humbled” by his determined advocacy for change in ADHD regulations [Image: NZD] Essentials , News that GPs and nurse practitioners will soon be able to diagnose and prescribe ADHD medication for adults without prior specialist approval feels l, Essentials/Read More Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa Not a subscriber?
Dale Bramley confirmed as new Te Whatu Ora boss

3 days ago | nzdoctor.co.nz | Alan Perrott |Stephen Forbes

+News Dale Bramley confirmed as new Te Whatu Ora boss Incoming Te Whatu Ora chief executive Dale Bramley [Image: Supplied] “He is widely respected across the healthcare system as both a senior clinician and senior executive” The reluctant candidate, Dale Bramley Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa Not a subscriber? Unlock this article by subscribing here. Related Articles
No more sign-off: GPs cleared to diagnose and prescribe adult ADHD meds

4 days ago | nzdoctor.co.nz | Stephen Forbes |Alan Perrott

+News No more sign-off: GPs cleared to diagnose and prescribe adult ADHD meds Pharmac and Medsafe have today announced changes to the prescribing and treatment of ADHD [Image: Devonyu on iStock] Essentials , GPs and nurse practitioners will have greater powers to prescribe medicines and treat ADHD from February next year. Pharmac and Medsaf, Essentials/Read More Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa Not a subscriber?
Health minister faces feisty health select committee scrutiny

1 week ago | nzdoctor.co.nz | Stephen Forbes

+News Health minister faces feisty health select committee scrutiny Health minister Simeon Brown denied accusations that the Government was prioritising operations that would allow it to meet its targets [Image: Canva composite] Essentials Health minister Simeon Brown faced tough questions when he appeared before Parliament’s health select committee today. , READ MORE Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa Not a subscriber?
Beyond the numbers: Where data meets real life

1 week ago | nzdoctor.co.nz | Barbara Fountain |Stephen Forbes |Fiona Cassie

+Opinion Beyond the numbers: Where data meets real life Intelligence generated from GPNZ’s data dashboard can be pooled to highlight trends, gaps and opportunities at scale [Image: Dominik Leiner on Unsplash] GPNZ’s growing data dashboard is showing the value of general practice at scale – and helping shape what comes next, writes Justin Butcher As we move into the second half of 2025, the primary care data landscape continues to be a strong focus for General Practice New Zealand, ensuring...
Whakarongorau secures two-year extension on contract for Healthline and other telehealth services

1 week ago | nzdoctor.co.nz | Patrice Dougan |Fiona Cassie

+News News Brief Whakarongorau secures two-year extension on contract for Healthline and other telehealth services  The contract to provide the National Telehealth Services has been extended by two years [Image: Maria Symchych Navrotska on iStock] The company, owned by ProCare and Pegasus, has held the contract since 2015, and it was due to expire at the end of this month  The hold of Whak Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa Not a subscriber?
IMPBs respond to health minister’s role change

1 week ago | nzdoctor.co.nz | Barbara Fountain |Alan Perrott

+News IMPBs respond to health minister’s role change The new role proposed for iwi Māori partnership boards puts Māori at arm’s length from decision-making, say the Wai 3307 claimants [Image: Supplied] Essentials Proposed changes to the Pae Ora Act amount to “tokenism” that strips iwi Māori partnership boards of real influence and undermine, READ MORE Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa Not a subscriber? Unlock this article by subscribing here.
NHC may be moving south as new PHO for South Canterbury

1 week ago | nzdoctor.co.nz | Martin Johnston

+News NHC may be moving south as new PHO for South Canterbury North Island-based National Hauora Coalition may be moving into Tīmaru shortly after South Canterbury practices recommended it for their preferred new PHO [Image: Kimberley Collins on Wikimedia Commons] Essentials National Hauora Coalition is understood to be the preferred PHO candidate for 19 South Canterbury practices following a vote last, READ MORE Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa Not a subscriber? Unlock...
Contracts leaked as minister intervenes in Health NZ’s spat with mental health providers

1 week ago | nzdoctor.co.nz | Glenn McConnell

Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey has told Te Whatu Ora to work better with its community health services. Contracts for many mental health providers set to expire within weeks, but they’re now being asked to agree to new terms. Labour calls those new contracts “draconian”, given the power it could give to Te Whatu Ora.
Bay of Plenty moves: PHO switcheroo gets nod amid after-hours uncertainties

1 week ago | nzdoctor.co.nz | Martin Johnston

+News Bay of Plenty moves: PHO switcheroo gets nod amid after-hours uncertainties A range of relationship changes are underway among two Bay of Plenty PHOs, many general practices and an after-hours and urgent care clinic [Image: Ulrich Lange, Wikimedia] Essentials  The PHO switch of Green Cross and Third Age practices in the Bay of Plenty has been approved.