RNZ·3 min read·medium
Health NZ spend on locum doctors hits a new high, at $220 million
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RNZ | Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa
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Health NZ spending on temporary locum doctors has reached a record $220 million, prompting concerns about the sustainability of the current staffing model. While the agency aims to reduce these costs, critics argue that the reliance on temporary staff negatively impacts patient continuity and long-term departmental planning.
The amount of money spent on temporary doctors to plug gaps in the health system has hit a new high, topping $200 million for the third year in a row.
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