More tight times lie ahead for general practice if the latest statement on "reasonable" GP fee increases is anything to go by. (NZ Doctor)
$143m funding boost for disabilities sector (RNZ).
Health Minister Tony Ryall made the announcement in Queenstown on Tuesday.
The disabilities sector is to receive a large chunk of new health funding in the Budget.
Health Minister Tony Ryall has announced the Government will increase the $3 prescription charge to $5 per item up to a maximum of 20 items from 1 January 2013. The savings will be reinvested in the health sector.
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Fourth Biennial RNZCGP Education Convention 2012 – Close Encounters
The call for abstracts is now open for the 2012 Conference for General Practice, "Through Patients' Eyes."
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Also Peter Snow Memorial Award winner Kirsty Murrell-McMillan. Click HERE to read more.
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New Membership 'Practice Rate'
2012 heralds the introduction of a discount rate for practices joining the Network. The “Practice Rate” was approved by the Network’s Board earlier this year and offers a tiered pricing structure based on the number of staff per practice. To find out more click here.
Conference 2013 Rotorua
More details available soon!
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