Enabling a better-connected
New Zealand health sector
Patients First is a charitable, non-government organisation providing strategic leadership and technology expertise to enable a better-connected health system for the benefit of patients across New Zealand.
We are innovative and love to think outside the box to find patient-centred IT solutions and provide guidance and expertise to support the health sector.
Our Impact
Today, thousands of children and their families are discovering lives full of promises – making education, clean water, and opportunities easily accessible. With our global partnership, we have offered financial support to over 15 communities in 9 countries – all thanks to your donations and support.
+3000 People provide with clean water
+3000 children given access to education
+100 schools built in this area.
Our Impact
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Our Projects
Supporting nationally significant digital health projects
Digital Investment Bid 2021
The Digital Investment Bid initiative aims to uplift the baseline maturity of infrastructure and capability across the health sector to a minimum level to enable reform.
NZ ePrescription Service (NZePS)
The NZ ePrescription Service (NZePS) is a secure channel to prescribe and dispense prescriptions electronically.
Telehealth
Patients First regularly supports telehealth initiatives and provides cybersecurity expertise to the Telehealth Leadership Group.
Join a global movement
In the midst of the pandemic, hundreds of children and their families lost access to their basic needs. With your generosity, we can help these communities survive the pandemic. Your support will give them access to food, clean water, clothing and masks.
Latest News & Blog
Protect patient data with a perfect password
Did you know that the health sector is in the top five industries for cyber-attacks? It’s because the data we hold is sensitive and is, therefore, more valuable to hackers. Read CERT NZ’s advice for creating the perfect password – it’s as easy as pie!
Be part of Safer Internet Day to create a safer online world for patients and families
Patients First is proud to be an official supporter of Safer Internet Day 2021.
Celebrate Data Privacy Day by taking simple steps to protect patient information
January 28 is Data Privacy Day, an international effort to create awareness about privacy and protecting data.