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flag NSW to decide if Northern Beaches Hospital keeps private care or goes fully public amid staffing and access concerns.

flag The NSW government is set to decide the future of private services at Northern Beaches Hospital after Healthscope’s receivership and the tragic death of two-year-old Joe Massa, which led to "Joe’s Law" banning new public-private partnerships. flag Senior doctors warn ending private care could strain the public system, increase wait times, and jeopardize critical services like cardiac care, which rely on private billing. flag With 79% of the local population holding private insurance, private surgeries sustain 24/7 operations. flag While unions support a public takeover to address staffing issues, medical staff express concern over lack of consultation and uncertainty, citing staff resignations and public backlash. flag The decision will determine whether the hospital retains a hybrid model or shifts fully to public operation, with major implications for care access and system capacity.

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