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erntoday at 12:12 AM3 repliesview on HN

That's for hospitals though, in one state.

Approximately 45% of GPs in Australia work in practices owned by private companies

https://www.monash.edu/business/che/impact-and-engagement/re...


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elliottotoday at 2:48 AM

I agree there is still a long way to go. I hope this case shows that there is political will and ability to push back against private equity rot. Many of the commenters here treat these forces as inevitable and unstoppable - but it is possible to take ground back against them. It's unfortunate it took the death of a child for this to happen.

dghlsakjgtoday at 12:56 AM

I don’t have a problem with privately owned clinics, but I do think it should have to be majority owned by the operators. What percentage of that 45% is just doctors that run their own office vs. investment firms.

bmurphy1976today at 12:43 AM

You have to start somewhere.