Articles tagged with Malcolm Mulholland
Pharmac’s Consumer Working Group Transforms Patient Engagement and Care
6 days ago | 127 viewsPharmac established the Consumer and Patient Working Group to improve its relationship with patients, resulting in enhanced patient engagement, transparency, and organizational culture over the past year. This collaboration led to practical changes such as a dedicated consumer relations function, improved consultation processes, and a refreshed strategic vision, benefiting over 360,000 patients through increased medicine funding decisions. While progress has been significant, Pharmac plans to continue prioritizing patient voices as it advances its long-term improvement program.
Tags: David Seymour Malcolm Mulholland Libby Burgess Tim Edmonds Chris Higgins Francesca Holloway Trent Lash Gerard Rushton Rachel Smalley Tracy TierneyPharmac's Reset Programme Progress: 90-Day Action Plan Completion and Consumer Engagement
7 months ago | 786 viewsPharmac's Reset Programme, part of a five-year plan, is progressing well with the completion of the first 90-day action plan, focusing on transparency and accountability in funding decisions for pharmaceuticals. Associate Health Minister David Seymour emphasizes the importance of involving patients, families, and clinicians in decision-making processes to improve the patient-Pharmac relationship. The Consumer and Patient Working Group, chaired by Dr. Malcolm Mulholland, plays a key role in providing insight and practical advice to ensure the programme reflects consumer needs, values, and perspectives, with ongoing plans to enhance patient engagement and communication strategies.
Tags: Pharmac’s Reset Programme Associate Health Minister David Seymour New Zealanders pharmaceuticals Consumer Engagement Workshops Dr Malcolm Mulholland Consumer and Patient Working Group Budget bids Consumer Advisory CommitteePharmac’s New Consumer Working Group: Resetting the Patient-Pharmac Relationship for Better Health Outcomes
11 months ago | 1987 viewsAssociate Education Minister David Seymour welcomes Pharmac's new consumer working group to improve its collaboration with health consumers, emphasizing the importance of patient input in decision-making processes. The working group, led by Dr. Malcolm Mulholland, includes members representing various health conditions, aiming to reset the relationship between Pharmac and the consumer community. The government's support includes increased funding for Pharmac to negotiate better deals for medicine and enhance access for patients and their families.
Tags: David Seymour Malcolm Mulholland Pharmac Consumer working group Patient advocacy Patient engagement Health consumers Medicines Patient Voice Aotearoa New Zealanders