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Calvary to take over Newcastle hospitals following Healthscope receivership

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What happened

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Calvary won a bid to take over Newcastle and Hunter Valley private hospitals from Healthscope receivership. The Catholic group is expanding its operations into Sydney while taking over the Newcastle hospitals following Healthscope's collapse. Amanda Cohn, a researcher, criticized the potential for a Catholic organization to control three hospitals in the Hunter Region.

From smh.com.au, newcastleherald.com.au

Why it matters

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The takeover involves a Catholic group assuming control of publicly funded hospitals. This shift has placed the separation of religion and healthcare under scrutiny. Concerns have been raised that the change in ownership could limit patient choice regarding services like voluntary assisted dying or termination of pregnancy.

From smh.com.au, newcastleherald.com.au

Who's involved

  • Catholic ChurchThe Catholic group acquiring the Newcastle hospitals
  • HealthscopeThe hospital operator whose receivership led to the sale
  • Amanda CohnThe researcher who publicly criticized the Catholic Church's control over hospitals

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • CommonwealthSpeculative

    Healthscope's operational entity might face disruptions to existing contracts due to the transfer of its services.

How it developed

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  1. The Catholic group is expanding its operations into Sydney while taking over Newcastle hospitals after Healthscope's collapse.1 source
  2. Calvary is set to control Newcastle hospitals following a bid won from Healthscope receivership.1 source

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