Victoria's public hospital lobby warns that state government budget cuts jeopardize hospital restructuring plans.
Victoria's public hospital lobby warns that the state government's budget cuts to hospitals may jeopardise its plans to restructure the health system. Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas is considering amalgamating health services across Victoria, but has recently reduced hospital budgets to control the Health Department's finances. The Victorian Healthcare Association, which represents most of Victoria's public hospitals, says the austerity measures raise serious questions about how the state can manage reforms without worsening the system.
July 22, 2024
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