Healthcare of New Zealand Offers a Peek at its Unique Operations Strategy through its Emphasis on In-Home Care

Online, August 20, 2010 (Newswire.com) - (San Diego, CA)-In an interview with Business Review Australia, Healthcare of New Zealand's Managing Director Peter Hausmann and Board Member Dr. John Wellingham divulge their company's innovative procedures for implementing in-home care in the community.

The article discusses The company's strategic direction being largely led by Healthcare's board, which is made up of some influential New Zealanders - former union leader Ken Douglas, former Prime Minister Wyatt Creech, founding directors and well respected businessmen Doug Cately and Peter Cottier, Wira Gardiner, a leading figure in the affairs of New Zealand's indigenous Maori people, and GP and health advisor Dr John Wellingham.

"The New Zealand health sector is going through a significant shake-up. The increasing population is living longer and their demand for health services is putting great pressure on stretched funding dollars," the article expresses.

"We are actively partnering with primary health organisations to provide innovative ways to deliver healthcare. We are part of one of nine consortiums that the government has selected to deliver more integrated health services in the community. Our approach will establish an Integrated Family Health Network (IFHN) in the Eastern Bay of Plenty - a predominantly rural area with a large Maori population and a higher than average number of people with complex health needs," says Wellingham.

New Zealand's first IFHN will focus on people with long-term conditions or chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease and other conditions that put a great demand on health resources.

Read the full article here: http://www.businessreviewaustralia.com/company-reports/healthcare-new-zealand

About Healthcare of New Zealand

Healthcare of New Zealand (Healthcare) provides community-based healthcare and disability services for over 17,000 people each day throughout New Zealand. More than 5,500 skilled staff members support people living in their own homes and specialist community homes where age, disability, injury or illness makes such support necessary. The company, whose services range from basic home support to providing mental health and specialist nursing services, is committed to enabling the people it supports to have greater independence and quality of life.