Healthscope, the nation’s second-largest hospital group, is facing serious financial difficulties. Its owner, private equity firm Brookfield Business Partners, has effectively stepped aside, handing control to creditors after failed restructuring attempts. Brookfield blames this on low insurer reimbursements.
Health insurers, however, point the finger at poor management. A solvent restructuring process is now underway, with the country’s largest hospital Ramsay Health Care reportedly considering a potential acquisition.



