Corporate ownership of general practices extends power into Primary Care Organisations
The growing influence of corporate ownership in general practices is an increasing concern among many general practitioners. I discussed this…
Author: Ian Powell
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A sinking heart over Palestine non-recognition decision
After a period of political ‘game playing’ over making an announcement, insensitive given the tragic circumstances of the genocide in…
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Rhyming holocausts from the Herero in early 20th century to Gaza today
From time to time people assert that history is repeating itself. I don’t necessarily agree, depending on how far one…
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Growing Corporate Power and General Practice
The increasing level of corporate ownership of general practices is a ‘below the radar’ growing concern within Aotearoa New Zealand’s…
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Pae Ora Act amendments and Māori healthcare
It is difficult to characterise the bill in the name of Minister of Health Simeon Brown which is going through…
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The Misrepresentation of Luddism
Whenever the terms Luddism and Luddites are used they are invariably used in a negative or derogatory manner. Calling something…
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Health alert: Health Minister threatens patient safety
What would I do as a health commentator and health systems blogger without the excellent daily (Monday-Friday) online coverage by…
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‘For the love of god’; why say so much when saying so little?
‘For the love of God’ is a commonly voiced expression. Generally it involves a high level of frustration or exasperation….
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Has Netanyahu lost the plot over Israel’s war against Palestinians?
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu has “lost the plot” and has condemned attacks on Gaza….
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Grog’s own country or Grog’s own health system?
Richard Seddon is Aotearoa New Zealand’s longest prime minister (back then called premier). He assumed the position in 1893 and…