11505 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 31 Mar 2025

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	11505 (2025)
Question asked:	17 Mar 2025
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Simeon Brown
Answer received:	25 Mar 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_11505_2025
Document guid:	49d4ff5b-bc01-4a92-a6a2-3864b99223af

11505 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: What steps is Health New Zealand taking to ensure that hospitals experiencing severe radiologist shortages can transfer imaging for external reporting in a timely manner, if any?

Hon Simeon Brown: As the Member will be aware, Health New Zealand has conducted a procurement process which ensures all districts will have access to external reporting providers to support delivering access to timely, quality healthcare.