Co-op dream ends as controversial chain sold to private GP practices
Once a major player, the National Health Co-op had been in voluntary administration since June with 'insurmountable' losses.
Tag: Corporates
Increasing corporate referrals prompt review of PSR’s legal powers
Legislation written decades ago is no longer fit for purpose, says director Professor Julie Quinlivan.
Bulk-billing GP co-op faces insolvency because of ‘insurmountable’ losses
The National Health Co-op says it has had major challenges around recruitment and funding and now faces an 'insurmountable' deficit.
What profit margins can you expect as a GP practice owner?
Data from the roller-coaster ride of 2020 show the financial forces shaping general practice.
GP corporate boss warns of ‘general practice morale crisis’
IPN's CEO Dr Ged Foley says it's a growing struggle to meet patient demand at the country's biggest GP chain.
Should we care if GPs turn their backs on practice ownership?
There should be incentives to encourage practice ownership among GPs, says Dr Caroline de Moel-Mandel.
Federal Govt takes Healius to court over ‘inflated’ rents
Healius faces a date in the Federal Court of Australia after being accused of paying inflated rents to doctors for collection rooms at two dermatology clinics. Civil…
Medibank buys $63m stake in GP corporate
The company has spent $63 million on a stake in Australia's third-biggest GP corporate.
New Healius boss promises to consult with GPs on bulk-billing
Andrew Cohen says he plans to spend the next six months meeting with the company's doctors to hear their views on its future.
Who are GP corporates’ real customers: Doctors or patients?
Your guide to the questions at the heart of the multi-million dollar legal stoush between Healius and the tax office.
