Stephen Donnelly
Question:428. Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the status of the new general practitioner contract negotiations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43640/18]
View answerTuesday, 23 October 2018
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The Department and HSE recommenced engagement with the IMO in early October on a package of measures consisting of service improvements and contractual modernisation and reform.
The goal is to develop a contractual framework that has a population health focus, providing in particular for health promotion, disease prevention and for the structured care of chronic conditions. This will enable general practitioners to better meet the needs of patients and will also promote general practice as a viable and rewarding career for both existing doctors and future medical graduates.
Agreement on the delivery of these service improvements and contractual reforms has the potential to facilitate a substantial increase in the resourcing of general practice on a multiannual basis.
In line with the long established approach to such processes, and by agreement of the parties concerned, I am not in a position to give further details at this stage.