GP fees won't increase for 12 months under new proposal, Labour says it locks problem in place

A new proposal aims to prevent any increase in general practitioner (GP) fees for the next 12 months. This initiative stems from an agreement reached in principle between Health NZ and the primary care sector. The proposal intends to provide a period of financial stability for patients accessing primary healthcare services. Details of the agreement have been made public, outlining the commitment to freeze fees.

This freeze aims to ensure continued access to primary healthcare for the public by preventing immediate cost increases.