Government announces new telehealth service and funding for general practice
Monday 3 March 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated In this story Christopher Luxon, Simeon Brown
The Government has unveiled a 24-hour digital telehealth service to improve access to primary healthcare. Additionally, plans include a $285 million funding uplift for general practice and efforts to recruit 100 overseas-trained doctors.
How they headlined it
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The Press via The Post
Live: Prime Minister fronts media on return to New Zealand (opens in new tab)
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1News
GP boost: Govt reveals plans for 100 new doctors, $285m 'uplift' (opens in new tab)
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NZ Herald
More on Government plan to ease GP shortages
- GPs say 15-minute consultations contribute to long patient wait times
+1 - New Zealand primary healthcare funding lags behind OECD average
- Doctors warn training plans will increase pressure on general practice
- Health minister considering new target for GP wait times
- Government increases medical school places to tackle GP shortages
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