The advisory group will sit for a term of two years and report directly to the Minister of Health David Clark.Photo: NZ HeraldHealth Minister David Clark has set up an urgent Ministerial Advisory Group on the health system, saying "all is not well". "The Ministerial Advisory Group will help ensure that investment makes a positive difference to people's lives. It will provide fresh perspective and independent advice about how we can improve our health system and deliver better services to New Zealanders," Clark said. "We're committed to investing an extra $8 billion in health and it is vital to have a health system in its best shape possible to ensure all New Zealanders can access quality health and disability services." She oversaw the establishment of district health boards and the amalgamation of the former Health Funding Authority with the Ministry of Health.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 04, 2017 21:00 UTC