As part of National’s commitment to deliver better public services while responsibly managing the Government’s finances we announced a $101 million boost in funding for surgery and cancer services this week.
We are investing $48 million to further increase record numbers of elective operations by at least 4000 a year. We are also investing in faster services for cancer patients and reduced wait times for MRI scans, CT scans, and other important diagnostic tests.
To help meet cost pressures and fund new initiatives the Government will increase prescription charges from $3 to $5. This is the first increase in 20 years, and no person or family will pay more than an extra $40 a year for their prescription items.
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