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NEWS

Important news & updates from Pinnacle

Research confirms primary care pro-equity approaches improve diabetes care
Pinnacle Incorporated | 01/10/2025

At Pinnacle Health our commitment to health equity goes beyond words — it is backed by evidence. Our medical director, Dr Jo Scott-Jones, recently joined partners in academia to examine how primary care can close gaps and improve outcomes for people with type 2 diabetes.  

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Diabetes
Professional supervision short course
Pinnacle Incorporated | 07/08/2025

In response to the voices of the network captured in the Pinnacle Workforce Survey 2023, Pinnacle offered funded places for registered health professionals from within the network to have a further opportunity to upskill in professional supervision using a strength-based approach. This course is now full and future course dates are to be confirmed.

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Education
Celebrating GP leadership and community service
Pinnacle Incorporated | 30/07/2025

We’re proud to celebrate Dr Brendon Eade and Dr Sarah Callaghan, who are among 12 GPs recognised with the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners Community Service Medal for their outstanding contributions to community health.

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People Advocacy
Applications open: Primary and community health workforce development fund
Pinnacle Incorporated | 28/07/2025

On behalf of Hauraki PHO, NHC and Pinnacle, we are seeking kaimahi, working in primary and community care who are interested in further education skills development or study support.

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Education Funding
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PIN POINTS

Clinical & management notices from the sector

RNZCGP research funding applications open
Tairāwhiti | Lakes | Taranaki | Waikato | Clinical | Management | 24/09/2025

The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners funds activities that benefit general practice, rural general practice and rural hospital medicine. Applicants don’t need to be doctors or College members to apply. Grants are generally awarded to individuals, though organisations may also be considered. Up to 15 applications are reviewed each round, with others carried forward. The current funding round closes 1 October 2025. 

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Adrenaline: Standing Order requirement for authorised vaccinators
Tairāwhiti | Lakes | Taranaki | Waikato | Clinical | Management | 24/09/2025

Te Whatu Ora has confirmed that authorised vaccinators require either a prescription or a Standing Order to administer adrenaline for post-vaccination anaphylaxis. This is a clarification of the Medicines Regulations 1984 (44A), which do not cover adrenaline. A Standing Order template and FAQs are available on the Te Whatu Ora Prevention–Immunisation Dropbox, along with additional guidance and resources.

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Waikato Medical Research Foundation grant applications available
Waikato | Clinical | Management | 23/09/2025

The Waikato Medical Research Foundation exists to support and encourage research within the Waikato region and to assist in the publication of the results of this research. The Foundation awards grants that contribute to the overall costs of the research project but do not fund overheads nor profit. Grant applications of up to $50,000 are welcomed.

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Revised fees review process
Tairāwhiti | Lakes | Taranaki | Waikato | Clinical | 23/09/2025

A revised fees review process has been endorsed by PSAAP. The fees framework and fees review process are set out in clause F22 of the PHO services agreement. In 2024, PSAAP initiated a working group to review this process as it was seen as time-consuming and costly for providers, and in most cases did not result in any recommended changes to the fees set by providers.

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Expressions of interest open for primary care medical pathway
Tairāwhiti | Lakes | Taranaki | Waikato | Clinical | Management | 17/09/2025

To help Te Whatu Ora understand the potential interest from primary care employers, they are asking for expressions of interest (EOIs) from general practices who may want to host placements from 2026.

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Te Whatu Ora nursing scholarships are open
Tairāwhiti | Lakes | Taranaki | Waikato | Clinical | 11/09/2025

Scholarships of up to $45,000 a year will be available for 120 registered nurses working in primary or community care. The funding can cover tuition, incentives for you and your employer, and travel/accommodation if needed. Applications close 30 September.

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Application of Fees Framework for acute and urgent appointments in general practice
Tairāwhiti | Lakes | Taranaki | Waikato | Clinical | Management | 10/09/2025

Pinnacle wants your feedback on Te Whatu Ora’s expectations around fees for urgent and acute GP appointments. Your views will help inform our advocacy and discussions with Te Whatu Ora. This issue may also be discussed as part of the PSAAP process, so you might also wish to share your feedback with your contracted provider negotiator.

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Medtech and Medtech Evolution users: Bowel screening Patient Prompt enhancements
Tairāwhiti | Lakes | Taranaki | Waikato | Clinical | Management | 10/09/2025

Te Manawa Taki (Midlands) bowel screening was added into the Patient Prompt in 2022. Te Whatu Ora is pleased to share that further enhancements were made to the Bowel Screening Patient Prompt on Wednesday 10 September.

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Pharmac update: Widened access to eligibility criteria for Covid antiviral medicines
Tairāwhiti | Lakes | Taranaki | Waikato | Clinical | 09/09/2025

From 1 September 2025 the eligibility criteria widened for access to COVID-19 antivirals. The new addition to the eligibility criteria allows access for people who are 50 years and over and considered by their healthcare professional to be at high risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19 infection. Other access criteria remain the same.

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Annual Performance Report 2023–2024
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Pinnacle workforce survey reports 2023
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Midlands Region Community Health Pathways
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EVENTS

Professional development opportunities

Serious illness conversation: Introduction to the guide
Date: 07 October 2025
Audience: GP | Nurse | Nurse practitioner

The goal of the Serious illness conversation guide is to improve the lives of all people with serious illness by increasing meaningful conversations with their clinicians about their values and priorities.

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Breast screening hui: Where we’re at, where we’re going
Date: 07 October 2025
Audience: GP | Nurse | Nurse practitioner

Join the upcoming breast screening hui to learn about the new Te Puna breast screening system – what it means, current challenges and how your mahi can support wāhine across Aotearoa.

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Medtech North Island user groups
Date: 08 October 2025
Audience: Practice/business manager

Medtech is hosting informal user group sessions across the North Island — a chance to meet the team, ask questions, explore new products, and share your feedback.

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RESOURCES

Useful links, documents and resources

Funded ‘initial health assessment’ initiative for 2022 Ukraine Special Visa holders
Published: 20/10/2028 | 1 file | Document

This document provides an overview of the initiative, the background and context, and the health assessment pathway and details.

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Te Manawa Taki / Midland Region Community HealthPathways
Published: 01/10/2025 | 1 link | Website

A web-based information portal supporting primary care clinicians to plan patient care through primary, community and secondary health care systems within the Midland Region.

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Pinnacle Practice Portal
Published: 23/09/2025

From 1 October 2025, all Pinnacle practices can use the new Practice Portal — a secure, easy-to-use hub for claims, remittance reports, payment files, and sharing documents, designed to save time and give you clearer oversight.

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