We eagerly await the launch of the new government’s 100-day action plan, particularly on health. Whether the legislation is amended, unchanged, or repealed, we will continue working alongside others to advocate in this space.

The Pinnacle offices will close to a skeleton staff from 5pm, Friday 22 December and re-open on Monday 8 January. View specific team dates and information here.

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The Pinnacle Incorporated Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Tuesday, 28 November 2023 at 6.00pm in Hamilton.

A pilot mental health programme is supporting Waikato tāngata whai ora (people seeking wellbeing) to re-engage in meaningful activities that their mental health challenges had previously made unachievable.

Pinnacle was recently visited by Dame Karen Poutasi, Te Whatu Ora board chair and Fepulea'i Margie Apa, Te Whatu Ora CEO. During this visit Pinnacle showcased some great outreach initiatives and feedback emphasised the innovation.

We’re excited to launch the new practice system support service, which went live this month, as the first point of contact for the network, serving as subject matter experts in various general practice business processes, and supporting practices with new initiatives.

Pinnacle is committed to supporting education opportunities for practice managers. We have some funding available to support practices to take part in the annual PMAANZ conference in Ōtautahi, Christchurch from 14-16 September 2023.

Pinnacle's Patient Access Centre (PAC) functions as a virtual contact centre, offering telephony and administrative support to general practices within our network.

Katoa, a new customised app, will make it easier for Pinnacle staff and the Midlands Health Network to learn and use Māori language, culture and customs in their day-to-day work. Katoa aims to support Pinnacle’s efforts to build a culturally aware health workforce across the network.