To combat the pressure of their ageing population on hospitals and medical services, the UK government is committing $725M to provide better access to GPs. They are also funding plus pro active care plans to people aged 75+. GPs will be subsidised to open 12 hours a day, from 8 AM to 8 PM, 7 days a week. Government is also subsidising phone and Skype consultations. The objective is to head off problems before they get too big, preventing people going to hospital.
Healthcare Australia buys home care provider My Care Solution
South Australian family-owned home care provider My Care Solution has sold its operations to Healthcare Australia, which is owned by Sydney-based venture capital firm Crescent Capital. Healthcare Australia is a healthcare staffing business, with...