18733 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 05 May 2025

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	18733 (2025)
Question asked:	16 Apr 2025
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Simeon Brown
Answer received:	29 Apr 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_18733_2025
Document guid:	1badcd81-e13b-40f8-82ec-6bc0b6854ed5

18733 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: What actions, if any, have been taken in the most recent quarter to improve timely and accurate reimbursements, including Te Whatu Ora directly managing professional fee payments where possible?

Hon Simeon Brown: I am advised that Health New Zealand has added additional FTEs to payroll teams, which ensures timely processing of all payroll-related activities.