Business of Health

So, who is making money out of health? Much has been written about the sector’s workforce – the nurses and doctors who keep the healthcare system ticking over. This is important work, but BusinessDesk aspires to go deeper. In this NZ on Air-funded project we'll seek out answers on how the industry really works.
Parochialism stifling health IT innovation, official says
Infrastructure

Parochialism stifling health IT innovation, official says

NZ tech solutions 'won't scale and add cost and complexity'.

Cécile Meier 22 Feb 2024
Ombudsman rules Te Whatu Ora acted unlawfully in eight-month delay for info
Health

Ombudsman rules Te Whatu Ora acted unlawfully in eight-month delay for info

It was 'not clear' why Te Whatu Ora would need so long to release info.

Cécile Meier 20 Nov 2023
The $3,000 tool 'every GP should have'
Editor's Picks Exclusive

The $3,000 tool 'every GP should have'

The unfunded ultrasound device could cut hospital waitlists.

Cécile Meier 29 Sep 2023
Health agency's 'excessive' comms team unlikely to be reduced by much
Health Exclusive

Health agency's 'excessive' comms team unlikely to be reduced by much

A third of Te Whatu Ora's 154-strong comms team earns more than $100,000 annually.

Cécile Meier 15 Aug 2023


Victoria Young
Victoria Young

Editor

With a professional career spanning New Zealand, Singapore, and London, Victoria Young has been with BusinessDesk since 2019, initially as a senior reporter before taking on the role of investigations editor in 2022, then editor in 2024. 
She has been instrumental in growing BusinessDesk as this country’s premium business news brand.
She was the 2023 recipient of a Brian Gaynor initiative grant.
Victoria holds law and arts degrees from Victoria University of Wellington. 
You can follow her on Twitter @victoriayoung03 or connect with her on LinkedIn here.

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