There are calls for a review of the funding model used for General Practice, amid more price hikes for patients. 

Health New Zealand is forging ahead with a 4% increase to core General Practice funding.

General Practice Chair Bryan Betty is adamant the sector needs an increase more like 7.7%.

He told Mike Hosking the reality is some practices are unviable. 

Betty says we've seen that problem across the country, and it's happening every year now. 

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There are calls for a review of the funding model used for General Practice, amid more price hikes for patients.  
Health New Zealand is forging ahead with a 4% increase to core General Practice funding. 
General Practice Chair Bryan Betty is adamant the sector needs an increase more like 7.7%. 
He told Mike Hosking the reality is some practices are unviable.  
Betty says we've seen that problem across the country, and it's happening every year now.  
LISTEN ABOVE

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