Primary Care Sector
Find out about the work that's happening within the Primary Care Sector.
Pātiki and Waharua Kōpito patterns
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Primary Health Organisation Services Agreement
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora works with the primary care sector each year on Variations to the Agreement. -
Fees reviews
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora and PHOs have established a Fee Review Committee process. -
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 Organisation Enrolment Collection
The PHO Enrolment Collection holds Primary Healthcare System patient enrolment data. It is used for monitoring enrolments and for research. -
Pre-call and recall initiative
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora works with PHOs to support best practice pre-call and recall activities for immunisations.