39204 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

39204 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: What actions, if any, does the Minister intend to take to address the budget response consequence ‘Acute hospital admissions will continue to grow and displace ‘elective’ treatments. Waiting times will grow. Increasingly, those who can afford to will opt for private treatment’ as highlighted in the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists report ‘Just Treading Water’?

Hon Dr Shane Reti: I refer the Member to Written Parliamentary Question 39203 (2024).