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Kaaren Mathias

Canterbury
As seen in: The Conversation, Medical Xpress, EconoTimes, Tolerance Canada, Daily Bulletin AU, Hashtag (Australia)
Cyclist. Public health physician. @UCNZ. Community and global mental health. Equity. Participation Health systems. . Founder www.burans.org

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NZ’s shift to more private healthcare will likely raise costs and reduce quality: what the evidence tells us

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By Kaaren Mathias
| The Conversation Verified
Because Health New Zealand has refused to reveal how much it is paying private hospitals to perform elective surgeries under a new government contract, it is difficult to assess whether taxpayers are getting value for money. The government has committed to an evidence-based, cost-effective health system that provides equitable access to all New Zealanders.
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1 in 6 New Zealanders is disabled. Why does so much health research still exclude them?

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By Rachelle Martin, Kaaren Mathias
| The Conversation Verified
Disabled people encounter all kinds of barriers to accessing healthcare – and not simply because some face significant mobility challenges. Others will see their symptoms not investigated properly because it’s assumed a problem is related to their disability rather than another medical condition. Or they will have decisions made for them rather than with them. This often means they experience worse – and avoidable – outcomes compared to others.
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With rising mental health problems but a shortage of services, group therapy is offering new hope

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By Kaaren Mathias
| Medical Xpress Verified
The needs of people with mental health problems are increasing globally, especially following the turbulence of COVID. Even before the pandemic, it was clear that despite more resources for mental health services in New Zealand and Australia, the prevalence of mental health problems was on the rise. Mental health care in the current format is not meeting the needs of people living in the community, and there's an ongoing shortage of mental health providers and relevant therapies.
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