Primary Care Sector

Te Whatu Ora works with the primary care sector each year on Variations to the Agreement.

Referenced Documents support PHO and General Practice operations, and are part of the PHO Services Agreement.

Te Whatu Ora and PHOs in each region have established a Fee Review Committee.

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

Subsidies and services delivered through primary health organisations.

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

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