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Do existing contracts for the delivery of publicly funded elective surgical services provided by third parties include requirements to meet certain ESPI indicators; if so, what are they?

Answered Question 13976 (2026)
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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Do existing contracts for the delivery of publicly funded elective surgical services provided by third parties include requirements to meet certain ESPI indicators; if so, what are they?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

The key reason for outsourcing procedures is to ensure that patients are seen and treated sooner. This directly supports the health targets.