Dunne Speaks: Do We Still Need 20 DHBs?
Do we really still need 20 autonomous DHBs, all mini-national health systems, in a country the size of medium sized city state, and in an age where technological innovation is rapidly simplifying the need for complex structures?
DHB boss spent half the year travelling on taxpayers
The Waikato District Health Board chief executive quit after serious concerns were raised about his personal spending of public money. The question now is how did it go on for so long, writes Natalie Akoorie.
Nurses in social media express disappointment to anger at DHBs’ pay offer
Nurses have taken to social media to express frustration at the 20 District Health Boards’ ‘six per cent over three years’ pay offer which goes to a vote starting Wednesday.
Northland DHB forum providing expert help to school and families
Whangarei agencies are working with schools and families after suspected suicides by two teenagers.
DHB’s being urged to do more on climate change
An anaesthetist is encouraging District Health Boards to look for ways to reduce carbon footprints.
Safe staffing shortfall leads to $1M boost in nursing staff
Safe staffing software that confirmed nursing shortages in some wards at Hawke’s Bay Hospital has led to a $1 million boost in nursing staff.
SmartHealth uptake low as HealthTap contract renewal begins
A virtual health app launched by Waikato District Health Board in May last year, has attracted only 853 video consultations in 18 months, roughly 10 a week.
Criticism of ‘unnecessary’ delays for transplant patient
A woman seeking a kidney donation was forced to deal with "unnecessary" delays that made the process take a year and a half. Health and Disability Commissioner Anthony Hill yesterday found two district health boards at fault during the process.
Letters reveal tensions at DHB
Southern CEO blames doctors for failing to meet targets because they're promising too many operations
Waikato DHB chairman Bob Simcock won’t resign yet
Waikato District Health Board chairman Bob Simcock should resign to end the embarrassment of the DHB's former chief executive's spending debacle, according to a doctors' union boss.
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