A new telehealth service for rural areas hopes to improve access to primary healthcare for nearly 900,000 New Zealanders.
Ka Ora Telecare was co-commissioned by Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand and Te Aka Whai Ora, the Māori Health Authority.
It brings together existing companies Reach Aotearoa, Practice Plus and Emergency Consult.
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