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MINISTER FOR HEALTH

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

QUESTION 455

Woden Valley Hospital - Private Patients

Mrs Carnell - asked the Minister for Health

(1) What is the average cost per patient at Woden Valley Hospital ?

(2) What is the average financial loss per patient-when a privately insured patient is admitted to Woden Valley Hospital as a public patient ?

Mr Berry - the answer to Mrs Carnells question is

(1) Based on 1991-92 expenditure the average cost of an in-patient admission at Woden Valley Hospital is $3,170.

(2) The average financial loss to Woden Valley Hospital of a private patient electing to be admitted as a public patient is approximately $290 per occupied bed day.

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