How to design and fund a sucacessful health system: an expert’s view
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How to design and fund a sucacessful health system: an expert’s view

A top health expert is calling for changes in the way public healthcare is funded in New Zealand, saying the current taxpayer-funded pay-as-you-go system is unsustainable, despite the government’s upcoming health reforms.

Jenni McManus
Tue, Apr 5th 2022 07:51AM
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