Private Health Providers Received $14.8 Billion in Public Funding Last Year, Report Finds
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A new report backed by a union has found that private health providers received $14.8 billion in public money last year. According to the report, the funding came from Health New Zealand and the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) during the 2024/25 financial year.
The report looks at how public health money is spent across the country. Health New Zealand is the government agency that runs most public hospitals and health services, while ACC pays for treatment and support for people injured in accidents. Both organisations use private providers to deliver some of their services, such as surgery, diagnostic tests and rehabilitation.
The union that backed the report argues that this large amount of money raises questions about how well public funds are being used. The details of the report are important for people who use health services, because decisions about funding can affect how long patients wait for treatment and what services are available in their area.
The report comes at a time when the health system is under close public attention. Readers who want to know more about the findings can read the full report or follow the latest updates from Health New Zealand and ACC.
Sources: Stuff
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