How is a PHO different?
As well as being cheaper, if you are in a high needs area you should notice some other differences.
The PHO actively tries to keep you well and/or treat you early in your sickness
A range of people look after those enrolled with a PHO e.g. nurses, Maori health worker, Pacific health worker, community health worker, dietician, family doctor (GP). All PHOs include a GP but are not limited to GPs.
The way PHOs are set up gives the community a chance to influence the PHO's decisions. All PHOs have a Board of Directors which include people from the community as well as general practice and Iwi representatives.
