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GP Partnership secures rapid growth

GP Partnership secures rapid growth

Continuity of care is the driving intent behind a new partnership between MedRecruit’s dedicated New Zealand GP division and ProCare, Auckland’s largest Primary Health Organisation (PHO). The two organisations have joined forces to solve the issue of GP locum placements across the ProCare network of practices and in just three months MedRecruit has filled 46 of 52 vacancies.

“We make sure the best doctors are placed in clinics throughout the Auckland region in a fast and convenient manner, making it easy for practices to focus on what matters; providing patients with the care they deserve,” says MedRecruit’s GP Division Leader Karla Weston.

For ProCare’s Customer Services Manager Jude Keys, having a service that reduces interruption for practices is essential. “We’re thrilled to be able to provide this service for the network. Not only does it ensure patients’ access to their medical home but it addresses the work/life balance for GPs as it allows them to plan and take leave.”

ProCare is New Zealand's largest network of qualified GPs and general practice teams, representing nearly 200 practices across the greater Auckland region. The PHO also serves the largest Pacific, Maori and Asian populations enrolled in general practice in New Zealand. As healthcare services and treatments become increasingly complex, ProCare believes it is more important than ever that general practice teams remain at the hub of healthcare, caring for patients throughout their whole lives.

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“We are thrilled to see the number of GPs being placed into practices across Auckland and the North Island. We believe it’s important that we continue to invest our resources into helping achieve better care for the country’s diverse population and with the right people on board anything’s possible. The momentum achieved through this partnership in such a short space of time reflects our highly energetic and proactive approach,” says MedRecruit’s Managing Director Dr Sam Hazledine.

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