4 May 2018
We are delighted to publish the recent evaluation of our Health Care Programme undertaken by Ernst and Young. The results are really exciting and highlight the benefits to practices, their patients and the broader health system of the Health Care Home approach.
Visit the Health Care Home website to learn more about this new model for general practice
The Health Care Home is also no longer just a Pinnacle activity, there are now nearly 130 practices nationally in Northland, Auckland, MidCentral, Wellington, Nelson, Canterbury and Southland DHBs.
A national Health Care Home Collaborative has been formed that includes district health boards, the Ministry of Health and the GP College as members who are focused on supporting practices across New Zealand make the shift to the Health Care Home.
From a Pinnacle perspective it's really rewarding to see how broadly the model has been adopted, how it continues to develop, and the growing support it is receiving from district health boards and the Ministry.
21 October 2026
In his latest blog, Justin Butcher makes the case for retaining and strengthening PHOs to better support general practice and patient care.
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3 September 2026
This blog by Dr Jo Scott-Jones looks at new guidance on cognitive assessment as part of older people’s driver licence medical examinations, including when testing may be appropriate and what practices should consider when reviewing their current processes.
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20 August 2026
Network4 has released its 2026 Election Manifesto, calling on all political parties to support five priorities for a stronger, more sustainable primary care system.
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