Shane Reti: New Minister of Health on the changes to the health system
The Mike Hosking Breakfast - A podcast by Newstalk ZB
The new Health Minister is vowing not to undertake major structural change to the health system, with the exception of disestablishing the Māori Health Authority. The health system reforms, including the scrapping of the 20 DHBs and replacing them with Te Whatu Ora, was widely criticised by National in Opposition. Shane Reti told Mike Hosking that the sector is tired. He says the College of GPs have told him if he makes major changes, they'll fight him, so there'll be a period where they stabilise things and provide a clear direction of travel. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
