Health Minister Shane Reti: On reducing cancellations for planned surgeries

The Government says it has a clear focus on reducing cancellations for planned surgeries. Health NZ analysis shows about eight percent of elective surgeries are cancelled within 24 hours by a hospital. One in five elective surgery cancellations are caused by an acute or emergency case, needing to take precedence. Health Minister Shane Reti told Mike Hosking there's a number of things to work on. He says they include, ensuring theatres are being used properly, with the right surgeons, and making sure they're working on time. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.