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Chris Wakeman: Christchurch colorectal surgeon on surgery wait list targets estimated to have $723 million price tag
Manage episode 415111359 series 2098280
The Government may need to re-consider its stance on healthcare in the upcoming budget.
An OIA has discovered the current health minister’s initial surgery wait list targets are estimated to have a $723 million price tag, over two years.
Christchurch colorectal surgeon Chris Wakeman tells Mike Hosking the biggest hurdle is the lack of people and facilities.
“This is a much bigger picture problem than just a budgetary allotment.”
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Manage episode 415111359 series 2098280
The Government may need to re-consider its stance on healthcare in the upcoming budget.
An OIA has discovered the current health minister’s initial surgery wait list targets are estimated to have a $723 million price tag, over two years.
Christchurch colorectal surgeon Chris Wakeman tells Mike Hosking the biggest hurdle is the lack of people and facilities.
“This is a much bigger picture problem than just a budgetary allotment.”
LISTEN ABOVE
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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