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Primary Care Sector

Find out about the work that's happening within the Primary Care Sector.
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  • PHO Services Agreement

    Te Whatu Ora works with the primary care sector each year on Variations to the Agreement.
  • PHO Services Agreement – Referenced Documents

    Referenced Documents support PHO and General Practice operations, and are part of the PHO Services Agreement.
  • PHO Services Agreement - Other supporting documents

  • Fees reviews

    Te Whatu Ora and PHOs in each region have established a Fee Review Committee.
  • Primary health organisations

    Primary health organisations (PHOs) ensure the provision of essential primary health care services.
  • Primary health care subsidies and services

    Subsidies and services delivered through primary health organisations.
  • Capitation rates

    PHOs and their general practices are paid according to the number of people enrolled, not the number of times a general practice sees patients.
  • Primary Health Dataset Programme

    Richer data and knowledge is critical if we are to provide health services that work for all New Zealanders.

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