Welcome to thePHO
thePHO is a national primary health organisation supporting general practices across Aotearoa New Zealand.
We work alongside practices to support strong, sustainable general practice and better care closer to home. Our approach recognises that practices know their patients and communities best, and need the right support, resources and flexibility to respond to them.
We work regionally and nationally, connecting practices with funding, services, data and expertise, while keeping general practice at the centre of what we do.
More autonomy.
Better support.
Our role is to make it easier for practices to focus on their patients and communities. We provide practical support, greater flexibility and clear information to help practices make the most of the funding and services available to them.
Funding and flexibility
We give practices greater visibility and flexibility over funding, supporting local decisions about how best to meet the needs of their patients and communities.
Regional support
Our regional teams know their practices and work alongside them to solve problems, connect them with expertise and help them access the support they need.
Data and insights
We provide useful data and reporting to help practices understand their populations, identify opportunities and track outcomes.
Expertise and services
We connect practices with services, tools and subject matter expertise that support their teams and the care they provide.
Why thePHO?
We believe the relationship between a PHO and its practices matters. As we grow, we are committed to staying accessible, transparent and connected to the practices we work with.
We know our practices
We take the time to understand your practice, your priorities and the community you serve.
We respect your expertise
You know your patients and community best. We listen, ask questions and work with you rather than assuming we know the answer.
We are transparent
We are open about funding, decisions and how resources intended for practices and communities are used.
We show up
Our regional teams and senior leaders stay connected and accessible. When there is a problem, we work with you to find a way forward.
