9 Aug 2023

Report blames funding for decline GP work hours and staff

From Morning Report, 8:39 am on 9 August 2023

A new report is blaming "accountability-free" General Practice funding for the decline in GP work hours, and a significant decrease in the GP-to-population ratio.

The study is co-authored by two venerable sector leaders - Professor Des Gorman - who formerly headed Health Workforce New Zealand - and Dr Murray Horn, past chair of the National Health Board.

Ruth Hill has more.