The government wants to reward better GP care. But what happens when targets take priority?

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Last month, Health Minister Simeon Brown announced new funding to reward GP clinics that meet a series of performance targets.

They include fully immunising 90% of enrolled infants at eight and 24 months, keeping 80% of enrolled women up to date with cervical screening, offering quitting support to 25% of smokers, and providing an approved online booking portal.