“He is refocusing the organisation on patients and driving progress on the Government’s health targets, which are seeing waitlists reduced,” Brown said.
Brown said Levy would chair the new board for a 12-month term to ensure continuity of leadership.
He said he would begin a nomination process later this year for a permanent chair to take effect from July next year.
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Other key appointments announced by the minister:
- Dr Andrew Connolly, a senior surgeon and clinical leader, was appointed deputy chair.
- Board members included Roger Jarrold, Dr Frances Hughes, Parekawhia McLean, Peter McCardle, and Terry Moore.
- Hamiora Bowkett was appointed as Crown Observer to support and monitor Health NZ.
- A new infrastructure committee, chaired by Dr Margaret Wilsher, would oversee the delivery of critical health projects, supported by experienced members: Mark Binns, James Christmas, Sarah Sinclair, Evan Davies, and Jarrold.
– RNZ
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