The role, costs and value for money of external consultancies in the health sector: A study of New Zealand’s District Health Boards

Highlights • Internationally, spending on external consultants within the health sector is increasing rapidly. • Spending on external consultants by New Zealand’s District Health Boards is substantial. • Many were unable to easily identify the extent or purpose of consultancy activity. • Few had pol...

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