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1.6 Strategic Intentions
1.6.1 Our Vision
Te Hanga Whaioranga Mo Te Iwi – Building Healthy Communities
1.6.2 National Strategic Intentions
The Government has set a clear goal for the health system to make care better, sooner and more convenient. Waikato DHB is one of the agencies charged with giving effect to this overarching goal. There are two identified health system outcomes for New Zealand as detailed in our performance story diagram. Further detail relating to these outcomes can be found in the Ministry of Health Statement of Intent 2014 to 2017. The outcomes are:
1. New Zealanders live longer, healthier, more independent lives
2. The health system is cost effective and supports a productive economy
These health system outcomes support the achievement of wider Government priorities and are not expected to change significantly over the medium term. Waikato DHB contributes to these system outcomes as well as the Ministry of Health’s outcomes of:
1. New Zealanders are healthier and more independent
2. High-quality health and disability services are delivered in a timely and accessible
way
3. The future of the health and disability system is assured
Positive health outcomes are a consequence of activities across the social sectors, not just the health sector. Initiatives such as Better Public Services and Social Sector Trials are examples of where the health sector and the social sectors are working together to deliver a collective impact.
1.6.2.1 Minister’s Letter of Expectations
The Minister of Health has outlined his expectations for the 2015/16 year. The expectations reinforce the Government’s ongoing commitment to protecting and growing New Zealand’s public health services. The key areas highlighted in the letter of expectations are:
 DHBs need to budget and operate within allocated funding and have detailed plans to improve year-on-year financial performance. This includes improvements through national, regional and sub-regional initiatives.
 Strong clinical leadership and engagement utilised in all aspects of DHBs’ core business. DHB governance, senior management and clinical leaders working together to ensure we are heading in the same direction.
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