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National Bowel Screening Programme now more accessible
Jo Scott-Jones | 28/07/2022

Jo Scott-Jones discusses how it's now easier than ever to act on an eligible bowel screening patient prompt and order a FIT kit for priority populations and those residing in deprivation 9 and 10.

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Preventative care
The paradox of health and wealth: practice sustainability and the fees review process
Justin Butcher | 21/07/2022

Thinking about increasing your practice patient fees? We are here to help.

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Funding
Rural accelerated chest pain pathway signals the future for primary care
Pinnacle Incorporated | 20/07/2022

Ongoing use of the Pinnacle rural accelerated chest pain pathway by general practices has highlighted how point of care testing can improve health equity in rural communities, and reduce hospital referrals to overloaded emergency departments.

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Rural
Brian’s journey: Good advice and support every step of the way
Pinnacle Incorporated | 13/07/2022

Brian Gallie is looking forward to getting back outside. The Taranaki local talks enthusiastically about the new waterproof gear he just got. “When this rain stops I’m going to go outside and walk around the place, see what I can do.”

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Preventative care Wellbeing
CVD triple therapy needs a boost
Jo Scott-Jones | 12/07/2022

Approximately 3-4 per cent of New Zealanders have had a cardiovascular event. Clinical dashboards allow you to look at your practice outcomes and identify patients who may benefit from a review.

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Cardiovascular
Accuretic recall and supply issue
Pinnacle Incorporated | 07/07/2022

People using Accuretic will need to get a new prescription to change to an alternative high blood pressure medicine as soon as possible.

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Medication
“Courageous conversations” bring disengaged patients with diabetes back to GP clinics
Pinnacle Incorporated | 04/07/2022

Amidst New Zealand’s ever-increasing diabetes epidemic, unique support to re-engage patients with diabetes back to primary care is proving successful in the Waikato.

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Diabetes
Pinnacle welcomes you to EMA membership
Pinnacle Incorporated | 29/06/2022

Pinnacle is proud to announce we have partnered with EMA (Employers Manufacturers Association) and to provide practice managers and owners with membership for one year, beginning 1 July 2022.

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Membership
Te Wiki Hauora Tāne | Men's Health Week
Jo Scott-Jones | 14/06/2022

Te Wiki Hauora Tāne (Men’s Health Week) runs from 13-19 June and is aimed at getting men to step back and think about their health. In this latest blog post, Jo Scott-Jones talks about the importance of taking the moment to check you're doing the right things for your own health, while looking after the health of others.

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People Advocacy
Pinnacle nursing director honoured by University of Waikato
Pinnacle Incorporated | 09/06/2022

Pinnacle nursing director Jan Adams has been awarded as an Honorary Professor of Te Huataki Waiora School of Health at University of Waikato, following her work with the university to establish its Bachelor of Nursing programme.

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