From 1 September, new national standards for radiology access came into effect.
Community HealthPathways is updating impacted pathways and working with local radiology teams and commissioning groups to ensure smooth implementation.
To make the comprehensive national document easier to navigate, a summary page has been developed outlining adult and child criteria for each radiology test.
You can also find this page featured in the News section on the Community HealthPathways homepage.
For a deeper overview, a detailed webinar is available through the Goodfellow Unit.
Today Health Minister Andrew Little announced the first nine locality network pilots to improve how healthcare is delivered in local communities. We’re excited to share that Taupō/Tūrangi and Hauraki have been selected in this pilot phase.
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Read moreFunding for patients who require a consultation related to the Manage My Health (MMH) data breach.
This funding ends on 28 February 2026
Pinnacle has contracts with a number of radiology providers under Primary Options for Acute Care (POAC).