Dr Sophie Scamps, Member for Mackellar, is calling on the NSW Government to ensure Northern Beaches Hospital retains the full complement of private health services and beds during transition to a public model.
‘Private healthcare is a vital part of Australia’s healthcare system and plays a critical role in alleviating public waitlists and ensuring timely access to care,’ Dr Scamps said. ‘With around 77 per cent of adults in Mackellar holding private hospital cover, maintaining these services is absolutely essential for our community.’
