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.
Independents battle authorities over Countdown pharmacies

Independents battle authorities over Countdown pharmacies

Independent pharmacies are taking on the rise of big discount and supermarket pharmacies.

Greg Hurrell 21 Nov 2022
GPs and pharmacists in tug of war over minor ailments

GPs and pharmacists in tug of war over minor ailments

 Andrew Little wants pharmacists to do more but GPs are wary.

Are we getting what we pay for in the health system?

Are we getting what we pay for in the health system?

The health minister says he aims to rein in inefficient contracting.

Murray Jones 15 Nov 2022
'When I got covid, all I got was two text messages': Little on GPs

'When I got covid, all I got was two text messages': Little on GPs

Tensions are rising between the health minister and GPs as the results of a major review are due.



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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