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. Financial pressures, evolving care models, and rising operational costs are challenging the sustainability of private hospitals, with potential ripple effects on the public system.

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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