Articles tagged with Lester Levy
New Appointments to New Zealand Health Research Council Board Announced
1 month ago | 241 viewsHealth Minister Simeon Brown has appointed Dr Margaret Whilsher, Dr Colin McArthur, and Paul Foster-Bell to the Health Research Council (HRC) Board for three-year terms, while reappointing Professor Lester Levy as Chair and Jeroen Douwes as Deputy Chair. The HRC is responsible for managing government investment in health research, advising on policy, administering funds, and promoting research findings. These appointments aim to ensure a strong, stable Board to provide effective governance amid significant science sector reforms.
Tags: Simeon Brown Margaret Whilsher Colin McArthur Lester Levy Jeroen Douwes Cameron Grant Brett Cowan James MacLaurin Frances HughesNew Chair and Board Appointments Strengthen Health New Zealand’s Patient-Focused Future
1 month ago | 295 viewsHealth Minister Simeon Brown announced Mark Darrow as the new Chair of Health New Zealand’s Board, along with new members Michael Schubert and Dr. Bryan Betty, to strengthen governance focused on patient-centered care. The Board has made progress in reducing waiting lists, improving outcomes, and enhancing financial discipline, with a shift toward locally delivered health services starting July 1. Outgoing Chair Professor Lester Levy and Board member Roger Jarrold were acknowledged for their significant contributions during a critical reform period.
Tags: Simeon Brown Mark Darrow Michael Schubert Bryan Betty Lester Levy Roger JarroldGovernment Announces Health New Zealand Board Reestablishment for Improved Healthcare Delivery
10 months ago | 1673 viewsThe Government is today announcing the reestablishment of the Health New Zealand Board, with new appointments to drive its priority of ensuring timely, quality healthcare for all New Zealanders, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. The re-established Health New Zealand Board will take over from the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioners appointed last year to stabilise the organisation and set a clear direction. “Under Professor Lester Levy’s leadership as Commissioner, Health New Zealand has delivered a strong financial plan, and a clear Health Delivery Plan is now in place.
Tags: Government Health New Zealand Board Simeon Brown Professor Lester Levy Andrew Connolly Hamiora Bowkett Dr Margaret Wilsher Mark Binns James Christmas Sarah Sinclair