The recent PHO Services Agreement Amendment Protocol (PSAAP) meeting took place 31 October and focused on updates related to the Primary Health Organisation Services Agreement (PHOSA) and outputs from working groups.
Te Whatu Ora acknowledged the challenges facing the health system, including financial constraints and access to care. There was also recognition of the importance of primary care, and the valuable services it is providing, with enrolment and health encounters with general practice continuing to increase.
Three themes emerged at many points during the meeting.
The next PSAAP meeting is anticipated to take place early in 2025.
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