Politicians clash over best way to fix health system (opens original article in a new tab)

Politicians in New Zealand's Parliament clashed over health system reforms, with the government proposing GP funding changes and Labour advocating for free visits, while experts noted both approaches could improve access but with different timelines.

• Labour and National politicians clashed over health system reforms in Parliament's Health Select Committee
• Government proposes capitation model for GP funding with potential free GP visits under Labour's plan
• Health Minister Simeon Brown defended infrastructure spending while Labour criticized its affordability
• Experts suggest both plans could improve GP access but with different timelines