Tag: Public hospitals
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New Year Babies in Manila: Two Born at Midnight
A hopeful start to 2026 for Manila families Manila welcomed 2026 with a pair of newborns at the storied Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital, reinforcing the city’s reputation for late-night life and early morning milestones. At around the stroke of midnight, two babies entered the world, bringing joy to their families and a quiet sense…
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New rules to impact private maternity care in hospitals
What the new rules mean for private maternity care Starting January 1, a sweeping policy change will limit the ability of most consultants who hold public-only contracts to treat private patients in public hospitals. While the reform spans multiple specialties, it will be felt most acutely in private maternity care, where access, scheduling, and continuity…
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New rules reshaping private maternity care in public hospitals
What’s changing and who it affects From 1 January, a sweeping change takes effect for consultants who hold public-only contracts. The vast majority will no longer be permitted to treat private patients within public hospital settings. While the rule spans several specialties, its impact on maternity care—where private patients in public hospitals have historically sought…
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Health network boss apologises to Adelaide woman for spine surgery delays
Slow Turning of the Wheel: An Adelaide Patient’s Plight In Adelaide, an elective spine surgery that many patients would consider routine has become a painful test of endurance for one woman. Monica Wohlstadt, who is living with blood cancer, has faced repeated cancellations of her spine-related operation over the past several months. The executive office…
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Adelaide Spine Surgery Delays Prompt Health Network Apology
Background: escalating wait times for elective procedures Elective surgeries in South Australia have become increasingly strained, with SA Health data showing almost 25,000 people waiting for operations across public hospitals. The pressure is felt in every corner of the system, from routine procedures to complex spine surgeries. In Adelaide, one patient’s experience has drawn attention…
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Health Network Boss Apologises for Spine Surgery Delays in Adelaide
Apology from Health Network Chief as Spine Surgery Delays Persist In Adelaide, a public health system chief has publicly apologised to a patient who has faced repeated cancellations for elective spine surgery. The admission comes amid a broader national concern about wait times for elective procedures as data from SA Health reveals a growing backlog…
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States unite to challenge federal handling of public hospital funding talks
Overview: a coordinated push on public hospital funding Leaders from several states and territories have launched a coordinated push against the federal government’s approach to public hospital funding negotiations. In a move seen as unprecedented in recent years, regional authorities say the current framework underfunds crucial hospital services and shifts too much financial risk onto…