ACC is reviewing the urgent care clinic contract with the plan to introduce a 'primary acute care' replacement service contract within the next two years.
ACC is recruiting for an expert advisory group which will help inform the review. GPNZ has been asked by ACC to help co-ordinate representation onto this rōpū.
If you are interested in being involved, please complete the EOI form and email it to PACAdvisory@acc.co.nz by 5pm, Friday 18 August. Please CC Jess Morgan-French, GPNZ manager - member services, into your submission email.
Jess will keep track of GPNZ membership representation to ensure equitable representation across roles (nurse leaders, clinical leaders and Ngā Matapihi o te Wairua representation).
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