Health NZ to unveil long-awaited Digital Investment Plan this month

Health NZ to unveil long-awaited Digital Investment Plan this month
Health Minister Simeon Brown says the plan will be released in "due course". (Image: NZME)
Cécile Meier
BusinessDesk understands the Government will unveil its long-awaited health Digital Investment Plan this month during Digital Health Week in Christchurch. The plan is expected to outline a 10-year roadmap for digital and data investments across the health system, including priorities for infrastructure modernisation, interoperability and clinical data integration. It is seen as a key part of the national health reform agenda, providing clearer direction for how digital initiatives will be funded and co-ordinated across Health NZ and t...

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