## Hospital Doctor Owed $1.27 Million in Annual Leave A report revealed that ten doctors with the largest leave balances collectively owed Health NZ an enormous $6.5 million in annual leave. This amount represents a "huge liability" for the healthcare system. ### Key Facts - The single highest annual leave balance owed to a doctor is $1.27 million. - The total owed among the top ten doctors amounts to $6.5 million. - This situation has raised concerns about the financial burden on Health NZ. > "The 10 doctors with the highest leave balances were owed a total of $6.5 million in a 'huge liability' for Health NZ." *** This highlights significant challenges in managing leave balances within the healthcare sector, potentially straining financial resources.

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