Finance Minister Nicola Willis says she's determined to ensure the health system is as efficient and effective as possible.

A survey by the General Practice Owners Association says 83 percent of respondents are worried about their long-term viability - with 89 percent of them planning to increase patient fees

Willis has promised the health system will look significantly different by the end of this year.

"I think it's going to be a big turnaround job.. but I think by the end of this term of Parliament, you will be seeing significant improvements." 

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Finance Minister Nicola Willis says she's determined to ensure the health system is as efficient and effective as possible.
A survey by the General Practice Owners Association says 83 percent of respondents are worried about their long-term viability - with 89 percent of them planning to increase patient fees
Willis has promised the health system will look significantly different by the end of this year.
"I think it's going to be a big turnaround job.. but I think by the end of this term of Parliament, you will be seeing significant improvements." 
LISTEN ABOVE

With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on her plans to fix the health sector

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