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New South Wales (Australia) recently invited Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from non-government hospital operators to deliver redevelopments of Maitland, Wyong, Goulburn and Shellharbour hospitals and to support the delivery of services at the redeveloped Bowral Hospital.

The NSW Government committed more than AUD1 billion (US$753 million) at the 2015 state election to redevelop or upgrade the five hospitals, with works to get underway this term.

Under the partnership plan, successful operators would construct the hospitals then run them on behalf of the NSW Government, with all public patients continuing to have access to publicly funded, world-class healthcare.

Mrs Skinner said the redevelopments would be delivered faster by combining the strength and experience of the public sector with the innovation and efficiency of non-government hospital operators.

Only hospital operators with a proven track record of successfully delivering health services will be considered for partnerships.

The NSW Government has announced more than AUD5 billion (US$3.8 billion) for new health infrastructure projects during this term and is on track to deliver its election commitments.

Mrs Skinner said:

“These communities have been waiting for decades. These innovative partnerships will deliver upgraded hospitals with more services and choices for care, which will be provided at the highest standards.”

“The NSW Government will continue to cover the cost of public patients, who will receive free hospital treatment, just as they do now.

“If we are to manage a growing and ageing population with increasingly complex health needs, we must have a sustainable health system. Partnering with non-government hospital operators will allow us to maintain quality healthcare while delivering the best value for NSW taxpayers.”

More information regarding the Expression of Interest can be accessed here.