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Nat flunk health policy maths

David Cunliffe

10.10.2008

The National Party policy on waiting lists shows they either have no new ideas about health or they aren't telling New Zealanders the whole story.

Minister of Health David Cunliffe said the National Party plan simply didn't add up and was a pale, unimaginative and unworkable imitation of current Labour Party police

"Either John Key can't add or he simply isn't giving the New Zealand public the full picture. I note Mr Key doesn't tell...  more +

Strategic change and funding boost for cardiac surgery

David Cunliffe

07.10.2008

Minister of Health David Cunliffe today announced details of a multi-million dollar plan to lift New Zealand's cardiac surgery rate by at least 25 percent over four-years, as apart of a major strategic review of nationwide cardiac service delivery.

The funding and support package agreed to by Government responds to the clinically led Cardiac Surgery Service Development Working Group Report.

"The four year $50 million plan will give certainty to District Health Boards so they can progressively increase staff in the many specialist are...  more +

Government announces new directions for health workforce

David Cunliffe

30.09.2008

The Minister of Health, David Cunliffe has today announced key new government policies in health workforce planning. "Tonight I am announcing a new policy direction towards a more integrated, whole of system approach to workforce planning." said Mr Cunliffe.

Government announces new directions for health workforce

The Minister of Health, David Cunliffe has today announced key new government policies in health workforce planning.

"Tonight I am announcing a new policy direction towards a more integrated,...  more +