Safe seat syndrome? Why some hospitals get upgrades and others miss out
- Written by Anam Bilgrami, Senior Research Fellow, Macquarie University Centre for the Health Economy, Macquarie University
On his campaign trail, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pledged A$200 million to upgrade St John of God Midland Public Hospital in Perth. He promised more beds and operating theatres, and a redesigned obstetrics and neonatal unit.
It followed other recent election promises from the Labor government, including $120 million for new birthing facilities...
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