Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
DHB Collaboration Applauded
20 December 2006
DHB Collaboration Applauded
News that the country’s two most southern district health boards plan to share core administration staff and planning in order to save money shows that common sense sometimes does prevail in the health system, says New Zealand First’s health spokesperson Barbara Stewart.
“With 21 district health boards plus DHBNZ and the Ministry of Health the health system is nothing if not over-managed.
“There cannot be 21 different best ways of doing things and when two dhbs are relatively close to each other geographically it would seem to make sense to combine as many functions as possible.
“Unfortunately this seems to be an unpopular idea with health administration at all levels which makes it even more commendable that the two southern boards have seen the light and decided to collaborate where possible.
“Congratulations are in order to both boards and it is to be hoped that others will follow their example,” said Mrs Stewart.
ENDS
Gordon Campbell: On Iran Killing Its Rappers, And Searching For The Invisible Dr. Reti
Labour Party: National Should Heed Tribunal Warning And Scrap Coalition Commitment With ACT
Government: Saves Access To Medicines
Office of the Speaker: Law And Order, Finance, And Defence A Focus For Ukrainian Parliamentary Delegation To NZ
Environmental Defence Society: Fast-track Approvals Bill Presents A Serious Risk To New Zealand Exporters
NZ Government: New Lab To Help Protect Key Pacific Tuna Fisheries
Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter: Ruawai Leader Slams Kaipara Council In Battle Over $400k Property
