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• Zero Data

  http://corporat-prod.sites.silverstripe.com/health-services-and-programmes/digital-health/zero-data

  About Zero Data For some New Zealanders, the cost of mobile data can be a barrier to accessing essential health and wellbeing information and digital health services. Those who cannot access information and services often have the highest needs. Zero Data removes this barrier by providing free access to key health sector websites accessed through the Zero Data (external link)  website for anyone using the Spark, Skinny, One NZ, 2degrees, Warehouse Mobile, Slingshot or Orcon mobile networks. All mobile data charges for content accessed through this portal are automatically charged bac ...

• High Cost Treatment Pool

  http://corporat-prod.sites.silverstripe.com/for-health-providers/publicly-funded-health-and-disability-services/high-cost-treatment-pool

  About the fund The High Cost Treatment Pool (HCTP) is funding available for patients requiring high cost treatment or procedures that are not otherwise funded or provided by the public health system in New Zealand.  Find out more in our FAQs (PDF 138KB) [PDF, 138 KB] Application process Applications to the HCTP can only be made by a District hospital specialist who will provide recommendations for treatment and supporting documentation. Before the application is accepted it will be reviewed and assessed by a panel of Health New Zealand Clinical Leaders, subject matter experts and the prop ...

• Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV)

  http://corporat-prod.sites.silverstripe.com/for-health-professionals/clinical-guidance/diseases-and-conditions/middle-east-respiratory-syndrome-coronavirus

  ... infected dromedary camels in the Middle East. Person-to-person transmission is known to occur, particularly in healthcare settings. Symptoms of MERS include fever, cough and shortness of breath. In some cases, gastrointestinal symptoms including diarrhea and nausea/vomiting have been reported. For a clinical description, case definitions, and advice about investigation and management of suspected cases, please refer to the Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) Chapter of the   Communicable Disease Control Manual MERS is a notifiable and quarantinable disease under the Health Act 195 ...

• Rongoā Māori

  http://corporat-prod.sites.silverstripe.com/health-services-and-programmes/maori-health/rongoa-maori

  Rongoā Māori is a holistic and cultural healing practice that incorporates deep, personal connections with the natural environment. For centuries, whānau Māori have cultivated rongoā, passing its unique knowledge down through generations. The practice is derived from mātauranga, which many Māori regard as central to their identity. Rongoā is a key pathway to good health outcomes for Māori.  It is also increasingly a treatment of choice for all New Zealanders, with ACC data showing that 40% of clients who access rongoā via ACC are non-Māori. Rongoā practice includes mirimiri an ...

• IBT implementation and claim guidance for funders and providers

  http://corporat-prod.sites.silverstripe.com/for-health-providers/claims-provider-payments-and-entitlements/in-between-travel-settlement/implementation-and-claim-guidance-for-funders-and-providers

  Implementation guidance The following document sets out information for providers, employers and funders on in-between travel arrangements: IBT Information for Providers and Funders – August 2023 [PDF, 917 KB] IBT Information for Providers and Funders – August 2023 [DOCX, 849 KB]   Summary of changes made in August 2023: Changed travel time hourly rates to reflect the increase to support worker’s wage rates effective from 1 July 2023 as agreed by funders. Health NZ will consider options to recover the funding that has been made available from 1 July 2023 to increase support worker w ...

• Long-term change

  http://corporat-prod.sites.silverstripe.com/corporate-information/planning-and-performance/health-workforce/health-workforce-plan-2024/long-term-change

  Our big levers To achieve a sustainable, equitable, supported and thriving health workforce we can’t just do more of the same. We will need to change how we grow our workforce, and how we deliver care, across the health system. This will require partnership and drive from other parts of our system and across government. The Plan highlights seven ‘big levers’ which we’ll need to influence long-term to achieve workforce sustainability: How we regulate: the contribution of responsible authorities and professional bodies to the growth of our workforce. How we train: making best use of our ...

• Determining the future state of core standards for cancer data

  http://corporat-prod.sites.silverstripe.com/corporate-information/consultations/past-consultations/determining-the-future-state-of-core-standards-for-cancer-data

  Have your say Public comment was sought to help us determine whether HISO 10038 standards are: no longer required as they have been superseded by new standards created by Te Aho o Te Kahu; or still fit for purpose and should be finalised; or useful but need to be updated and published as final documents. This process was carried out by the Health Information Standards Organisation (HISO). This consultation closed on Wednesday 30 November 2022. Download: Questionnaire - DOCX, 54 KB Please include your responses in this questionnaire then email it to us. You do not have to answer all questions. ...

• Official Information Act requests

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  What the Official Information Act is The Official Information Act 1982 (OIA) allows you to request official information held by all New Zealand government agencies, including Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora. The people and groups able to make an OIA request are: citizens permanent residents visitors to New Zealand body corporates registered or with a place of business in New Zealand. At Health NZ we strive to be fair and open. We will make information available unless there is a good reason to withhold it. Examples of information you can ask us for Internal policies and processes. Generalise ...

• Primary health care providers

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  ... nurse practitioner, registered nurse, pharmacists, and other health professionals (such as physiotherapists, dieticians, psychologists, counsellors and occupational therapists) working together to enable people to have direct access to a range of primary health care providers. The health reforms aim to extend and develop this concept and increase the role of Māori providers. Visiting a general practice The Government provides subsidies to lower the cost of general practice visits for people enrolled in a primary health organisation (PHO), usually through a general practice. You can be ...

• Interoperability platform

  http://corporat-prod.sites.silverstripe.com/health-services-and-programmes/digital-health/digital-services-hub/knowledge-hub/interoperability-platform

  Overview Health New Zealand’s Digital Services Hub unlocks Aotearoa’s health information in an unprecedented way. At its core, we are delivering a centralised online platform to provides resources, documentation, tools and support for developers who want to integrate with our listed APIs and digital services.  Its purpose is to:   facilitate collaboration   streamline the integration process   empower developers with necessary information and tools foster innovation by enabling the creation of new applications and services support healthcare consumers, whānau and provi ...