mergers

Report finds “duplication”, but hospital mergers failed

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Victoria's health system is no longer fit for purpose and fundamental changes are needed to improve care, according to a compelling expert opinion. It envisages the grouping of the state's 76 health services into 11 networks with new boards and managing directors. However, the Victorian state government has already ruled out forced hospital mergers.

Hospitals receive $1.5 billion bailout package and are spared forced mergers

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Victoria state hospitals are to receive a $1.5 billion cash injection after the state government abandoned plans to force a merger of several health services. The announcement comes as the government negotiates hospital funding for the 2024/25 financial year, with repeated claims that authorities could be forced to make drastic staff cuts if funding is … Read more