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New Zealand National Party
January 22, 2001
Nats policy of more ACC providers successful
Press Release
by Gerry Brownlee National ACC Spokesperson
Nats
policy of more ACC providers successful
ACC treatment providers and the public should welcome ACC's scrutiny of 'good
practice' when it comes to billing the Corporation, National ACC spokesperson
Gerry Brownlee said today.
"It would be hugely disappointing if the reckless behaviour of a few saw
the return of tougher rules limiting the types and numbers of health
professionals ACC officially recognises.
"In 1998 under National, the range of treatment providers was expanded.
On the issue of billing it was made very clear that treatment providers would
behave in an honest, faithful and professional way. Almost all have taken
heed.
"The widening of providers has without a doubt been successful, with
those suspected of defrauding ACC minimal.
"For the public's sake this policy must remain and this means ACC must
monitor professionals suspected of working outside 'good practice.' Within
reason if injured New Zealanders are to continue receiving treatment
promptly, ACC needs as many top health professionals on board as possible.
"If we are to ensure this National Party policy continues to work
effectively, ACC must keep an eye on the minority," Mr Brownlee said
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