The Australian healthcare system has long been recognised as a global leader, balancing public, and private care to deliver exceptional outcomes for patients. However, the viability of the private hospital sector, a cornerstone of this hybrid model, is under significant threat.

This paper outlines a pathway to safeguard the future of Australia’s private hospital network through three key pillars: operational efficiency, a National Public-Private Hospitals Partnership, and a renewed agreement between private health insurers and hospital operators.

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