The Government is committed to delivering effective frontline health services, which is why we have freed up DHBs to make smarter use of private hospitals.                

DHB’s can now enter into longer-term arrangements with private hospitals to ensure they best meet the needs of our communities.

These changes will save money and reduce patient waiting times, especially for non-urgent operations. 

National has already announced that it will build 20 extra dedicated elective surgery operating theatres, and train extra nurses and doctors in the public sector to staff them.

For more information: http://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/public+hospitals+make+smarter+use+private+sector

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