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Hospitals Hit by Tech Failure | Auckland News
Five Waikato hospitals plunged into chaos after an 11-hour IT outage forced staff to revert to pen and paper, delaying 15 surgeries. Rooted in years of under-investment in healthcare tech, the outage highlights a deeper crisis — with some blaming job cuts in digital teams, though Health New Zealand denies any link. The government and Health NZ have pledged $453 million for upgrades, but experts warn fixing outdated systems will take time and sustained funding to truly prevent future failures. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on…
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