#BHN Dr. Gary Payinda on NZ Health cutting 4 Chief Medical Officers

Health NZ wants to cut four chief medical officer roles. Health New Zealand (HNZ) wants to reduce the number of chief medical officers, from 18 to 14 nationwide, while also promising not to cut front-line medical roles. Joining us tonight LIVE is Dr. Gary Payinda, an emergency department doctor who explains "the CMO is the doctor (usually highly respected) that helps handle patient complaints, staff crises/discipline, investigates errors, leads doctor education and competency, and provides doctor input and medical leadership for the hospital."