Tag #Health Services

How might the proposed changes affect patient access to care and travel times in the Gippsland and Hume regions?

The proposed network restructuring, while aiming to improve patient flow and care quality, faces significant opposition from health services concerned about its potential negative impacts. The concerns include increased travel times for patients, particularly in the Gippsland and Hume regions. These concerns highlight potential logistical challenges in the government's plan, such as maintaining adequate service coverage for populations of at least 200,000 within each network.