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There were 561 private
hospitals operating in Australia in 2008–09.
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* Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) 2010. Australian Hospital Statistics 2008-09. |
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Private hospitals treat 4 out
of every 10 admitted hospital patients in Australia, representing
31% of all days of hospitalisation. |
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*Australian
Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) 2010. Australian
Hospital Statistics 2008-09. |
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Private hospitals perform the
majority of surgery in Australia – 57.3%. |
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*Australian
Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) 2010. Australian
Hospital Statistics 2008-09. |
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