Can New Zealand rethink aged care to meet the needs of the future?

New Zealand’s aged care system faces rising demand, funding gaps, and workforce shortages; urgent reform is needed to ensure sustainable, equitable, and affordable future care.
Is New Zealand’s capitation formula still fit for purpose?

Sapere’s modelling for Te Whatu Ora updates New Zealand’s capitation formula, using richer data to better align primary care funding with real patient and community needs.
Anita Chung
Aged care service model and funding review – Phase 2: Modelling options for improved funding and service models
Growing medical education in New Zealand: Cost-benefit analysis of shortlisted investment options
Andrew Tessler
Social Return on Investment (SROI) of a mental health helpline

Sapere was asked to undertake an SROI of a mental healthline, finding the service delivers a 9:1 return, demonstrating substantial societal and health system value across diverse user needs.