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Association of Salaried Medical Specialists (ASMS)
Working for better health care in New Zealand
The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists (ASMS) – Toi Mata Hauora represents the professional and industrial interests of senior salaried doctors and dentists around New Zealand. Most of our members are employed by district health boards in New Zealand's public hospitals but some also work in hospices, union health centres and other places. Our membership also includes salaried GPs.
ASMS promotes the right of equal access for New Zealanders to high quality health services, articulates our members' professional concerns, advises members on employment-related matters, negotiates collective employment agreements on behalf of ASMS members, and supports workplace empowerment and distributive clinical leadership.
Association of Salaried Medical Specialists (ASMS) - Latest News [Page 40]
“Difficulties Of Recruiting NZ Trained Doctors"
Friday, 28 May 2004, 4:21 pm | Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
“The difficulties faced by the Whanganui District Health Board in recruiting New Zealand trained senior doctors is widespread throughout New Zealand,” said Mr Ian Powell, Executive Director of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists, today. More >>
“Doubling Of Orthopaedic Operations Great News”
Wednesday, 26 May 2004, 3:02 pm | Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
“The Government’s announcement of the doubling of the number of orthopaedic operations for hips and knees over the next four years is great news for patients, and senior doctors,” said Mr Ian Powell, Executive Director of the Association of Salaried Medical ... More >>
Senior Doctors Congratulate Nurses For Vote
Monday, 24 May 2004, 11:31 am | Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
“Senior doctors congratulate nurses for their overwhelming vote in favour of participating in national collective agreement negotiations and wish them the best,” said Mr Ian Powell, Executive Director of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists, today. More >>
"Northland Senior Doctors Could Flock To Fiji”
Wednesday, 19 May 2004, 1:23 pm | Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
Northland senior doctors could flock to Fiji under the Northland District Health Board’s new policy of using trips to Fiji as an incentive for its employees not taking sick leave,” said Mr Ian Powell, Executive Director of the Association of Salaried ... More >>
“Public hospitals need new culture”
Wednesday, 19 May 2004, 12:50 am | Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
“If the concerns over productivity are to be overcome then public hospitals need a new culture,” said Mr Ian Powell, Executive Director of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists, today. Mr Powell was commenting on claims by the Treasury of ... More >>
Investigation Highlights Risks Of Contracting
Monday, 17 May 2004, 11:31 am | Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
“The investigation into alleged vanishing health funds held by a private mental health organisation highlights the risks associated with contracting out health services,” said Mr Ian Powell, Executive Director of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists, ... More >>
National Collective Agreement Ballot
Monday, 10 May 2004, 12:56 am | Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
“Senior doctors wish nurses the best in their ballot over whether to initiate negotiations for a national collective agreement with district health boards,” said Mr Ian Powell, Executive Director of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists, today. More >>
“Senior Doctors Come Up To Unwanted Anniversary”
Tuesday, 27 April 2004, 3:51 pm | Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
“Senior doctors are coming up to an unwanted anniversary, a year after the commencement of their national collective agreement negotiations with district health boards,” More >>
“Specialist Staffing Shortage Worse Than Expected”
Tuesday, 27 April 2004, 9:08 am | Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
“The specialist staffing shortage in public hospitals is worse than was expected,” said Mr Ian Powell, Executive Director of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists, today. Mr Powell was commenting on the release today of the Association’s recruitment ... More >>
Record High For Senior Doctor Union Membership
Monday, 5 April 2004, 9:46 am | Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
''Senior doctor union membership has reached a record high,'' said Mr Ian Powell, Executive Director of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists, today. Mr Powell was commenting on the Association’s annual membership return for the year ... More >>
“Dhbs Risk Slowly Imploding”
Wednesday, 31 March 2004, 3:17 pm | Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
“District health boards risk slowly imploding due to a combination of compromising standards ...,” said Mr Ian Powell, Executive Director of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists, today. More >>
DHBs Must End ‘Head In The Sand’ Attitude
Wednesday, 24 March 2004, 8:40 am | Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
“District health boards must end their ‘head in the sand’ attitude to public hospital doctor and nurse shortages,” said Mr Ian Powell, Executive Director of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists, today. Mr Powell was responding to the reported ... More >>
Setting Strategic Direction For Health Workforce
Thursday, 18 March 2004, 3:38 pm | Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
There is at least one issue upon which I would agree with the Minister of Health, Hon Annette King, without equivocation, which is her statement that the workforce is the New Zealand health sector's greatest resource. The health sector is labour ... More >>
“Culling Waiting Lists Won’t Save Money”
Wednesday, 17 March 2004, 9:30 am | Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
“Culling patient waiting lists will not save money,” said Mr Ian Powell, Executive Director of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists, today. Mr Powell was responding to the latest announcement of a district health board culling a waiting ... More >>
Extension Of ACC Cover To Medical Misadventure
Tuesday, 16 March 2004, 8:36 am | Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
“Senior doctors welcome ACC Minister Ruth Dyson’s extension of ACC cover to injuries to patients while being treated (medical misadventure),” said Mr Ian Powell, Executive Director of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists, today. More >>
Please Explain Ask Senior Doctors
Thursday, 4 March 2004, 1:19 pm | Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
''Senior doctors want the government and the Canterbury District Health Board to explain the discrepancy between their positions over health funding,'' said Mr Ian Powell, Executive Director of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists, today. More >>
“Time To Move On From O’neill Dismissal”
Thursday, 4 March 2004, 12:10 am | Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
“It is time to move on from the dismissal of former Taranaki District Health Board chief executive, John O’Neill,” said Mr Ian Powell, Executive Director of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists, today. More >>
Brash Shouldn’t Encourage Negative Stereotypes
Tuesday, 2 March 2004, 11:39 am | Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
“We hope that National Party leader Don Brash will not encourage negative stereotypes about unions,” said Mr Ian Powell, Executive Director of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists, today. Mr Powell was responding to reports that Don Brash is ... More >>
Nurses Staffing Proposal Should Be Taken Seriously
Monday, 1 March 2004, 12:01 am | Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
“Senior doctors want the proposal for nursing staffing ratios developed by the Nurses Organisation to be taken seriously instead of ignored,” said Mr Ian Powell, Executive Director of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists, today. More >>
DHB Blow-Out Must Not Cut Patient Services
Friday, 27 February 2004, 6:41 pm | Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
“Senior doctors are warning the Taranaki District Health Board that its financial blow-out must not be allowed to directly or indirectly cut the range or quality of patient services,” said Mr Ian Powell, Executive Director of the Association of Salaried ... More >>
