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Brisbane News Live: Private Health Giant to Close Most of Its Qld Psychology Clinics
AUSTRALIA, JUL 24 – Ramsay Health Care will keep only three clinics and expand telehealth as it closes 17 clinics due to rising costs and falling demand, impacting private mental health access.
- Earlier this month, Ramsay Health Care announced the closure of 17 clinics, aiming to create a more flexible and sustainable model.
- A Ramsay Health Care spokesperson said this change reflects its broader strategy to strengthen accessible care, reshaping community-based support while leaving inpatient services intact.
- A briefing note said three clinics in Cairns, Charlestown and Joondalup will remain open while telehealth services are explored; the company reported a nearly triple profit of $888.7m.
- In response, the company said, "We are working closely with our psychologists to ensure every client is supported and has continuity of care," and Patrick McGrorry cautioned that reduced private services could worsen the strain on public psychology services.
- According to the National Mental Health Commission report, 24.6% of Australians delayed or skipped mental health care due to cost, highlighting increasing financial barriers.
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