FOI 26-2743 – Documents Relating To Healthscope Operating Structure

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The Department of Health and Aged Care disclosed Senate budget estimates documents regarding Healthscope's operating structure during a period of financial receivership. The documents indicate the department was aware that receivers were exploring potential transfer of some or all Healthscope hospitals to a newly established not-for-profit entity. The Department of Health stated it would continue engaging with Healthscope and receivers on planning while respecting the roles of receivers and relevant regulators, including the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission. Policy and regulatory matters concerning not-for-profit entities were identified as Treasury and ACNC responsibilities. The documents, prepared for Senate Community Affairs Committee supplementary budget estimates in 2025-2026, reflect the department's measured stance on the proposed structural change without speculating on outcomes.