Halving the number of District Health Boards (DHB) in a proposed health system shake up doesn't go far or fast enough, some health experts say. READ MORE:* TDHB's future uncertain as Govt considers slashing number of country's health boards* Concern as review votes against district health board elections* Elected board members and DHBs to merge in health system shake-up"One effective DHB in the South Island would be plenty." Stuff Phil Bagshaw, founder of the Canterbury Charity Hospital Trust, said DHBs could be cut to a maximum of five and one for the South Island would be "plenty". The current health system had failed to improve outcomes as it had not allowed for full participation of Māori in the commissioning of health services, Leahy said. Canterbury District Health Board chair said it was not appropriate for the board to comment on the proposed health system review recommendations.

Source: Stuff June 16, 2020 06:41 UTC