Published 3 months ago

Victor Harbor Private Hospital to close with beds to be transferred to public system

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The 18-bed Victor Harbor Private Hospital will cease operations on April 19. It is the latest in a series of regional community hospitals in South Australia to close due to financial and other pressures. VHPH board chairperson Phil Goode said it had become obvious that the hospital did not have a viable future.

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Victor Harbor Private Hospital to close with beds to be transferred to public system

Hospital chairperson Phil Goode says a lack of GPs able or willing to admit patients and provide post-operative care and increasing difficulty negotiating contracts with private health insurers contributed to the decision.

3 months ago·Australia

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