Health NZ directed to give private hospitals 10-year outsourcing contracts

Tuesday 17 June 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 17 Jun 2025, 7:49am

In this story Health New Zealand, Simeon Brown, Lester Levy

Health Minister Simeon Brown has directed Health New Zealand to provide private hospitals with 10-year contracts to perform elective surgeries. The request, made in a Letter of Expectations, aims to improve the cost effectiveness of service delivery.

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1. Otago Daily TimesTue 17 Jun 2025, 7:29am

   HNZ told to give private hospitals 10-year outsourcing contracts (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 17 Jun 2025, 7:49am

   Health NZ told to give private hospitals 10-year outsourcing contracts (opens in new tab)

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