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Healthscope’s problems are huge, Tino La Spina says he can fix it

While the company’s receivers are being pressured to break up the hospital group, there is also an alternative vision to keep it whole.

Michael Smith
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During his regular briefings with hospital staff and doctors, Healthscope chief executive Tino La Spina talks passionately about the company’s potential to be the country’s most efficient private hospital operator.

Listening in, it is easy to forget that Healthscope collapsed into receivership in May and its network of 37 hospitals are up for sale.

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Michael Smith is the health editor for The Australian Financial Review. He is based in Sydney. Connect with Michael on Twitter. Email Michael at michael.smith@afr.com
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