Healthscope collapse calls future viability of private healthcare into question

Published May 26, 2025, 11:52 PM

The financial collapse of Healthscope has thrown a spotlight on the future of private healthcare in this country.

The government and receivers have promised its “business as usual”, with no hospital closures or job losses. 

But the debt is staggering, with more than $1.4 billion owed to creditors.

QLD AMA President Dr Nick Yim joined Bill McDonald on 4BC Mornings to discuss the consequences of the recent developments.