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Contradictions at every turn in the NSW government’s Healthscope war

The state has outlawed private hospitals running acute wards – and the private hospital giant wants to hand over its facility. But no deal is...

15.04.2025 9

Financial Review

Michael Smith

Perth’s billionaire set is piling into this little-known medtech

The value of West Australian nerve repair biotech Orthocell has doubled since September as it beefs up its shareholder bases and prepares to break...

03.12.2024 3

Financial Review

Michael Smith

Health insurers have landed in a world of pain, political or otherwise

They’re under fire from parliamentarians and hospitals for making too much profit, and yet are caught in a customer land grab that is shaving away...

02.10.2024 3

Financial Review

Michael Smith