19 May 2025

No guarantees fees will be cheaper with govt urgent care boost

From Checkpoint, 4:30 pm on 19 May 2025

There are no guarantees patient fees will get any cheaper despite a government funding boost for after hours and urgent care. The government said it will be working toward a more consistent clearer fees framework nationwide, but has not committed to making visits cheaper. Tamaki Health CEO, Dr Lloyd Mcann spoke to Lisa Owen.