HealthyPractice®  is a wonderful source from which to orientate yourself to the New Zealand Primary care environment. To make life a little easier, especially when you are starting, we recommend some articles to start you on your way to developing your knowledge. There are many more that will also benefit you, so don’t stop here.

What type of income is there in general practice?

• Revenue streams
  • Funding Diagram
  • Population Based Funding
  • Capitation 
  • Patients 
  • ACC

What Business Risks should I be aware of?

• Professional Indemnity
• Privacy and HIPC sections
• HDC and Patient Rights Section
• Health Practitioners Competency Assurance Act
• Health and Safety Section
• Business Legislation Section
• Insurance
• Complaints Section
• Access and Availability

Business Structures and Taxation

• Business Models
• Cost and Profit Sharing
• Practice Structures and Taxation
• Buying a Practice
• GP Remuneration

Useful Links

• Medical Council of New Zealand
• RNZCGP
• NZ Medical Association
• MAS
• Medical Protection Society