This update provides important information regarding recent changes to the appointment process for contract providers at PSAAP. Also provided is a summary of the agent organisations available to represent your practice during PSAAP negotiations.
Representation is highly recommended. Pinnacle is one of the agents available to represent you and we are here to support our network, but the decision about who you select as your agent ultimately lies with your practice.
Given the significance of this change, we encourage you to carefully review the information provided and make an informed decision, then complete the contract providers nomination form for PSAAP representation.
Documents and links:
PSAAP appointment changes for contract providers
Justin Butcher, Kaiwhakatere (Chief executive officer)
justin.butcher@pinnacle.health.nz
021 679 407
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