81030 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

81030 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: What progress, if any, has occurred to achieve the initiative 'Divert people with lower acuity needs from EDs to urgent care centres or telehealth' included on page 13 of High Level Implementation Plans - Achieving the Health Targets, as at 16 December 2024?

Hon Dr Shane Reti: I am advised that Health New Zealand's national office is working with clinical leaders and regional colleagues to determine how best to deliver this initiative, which is still in the planning phase.