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The consultant turned CEO who wants to change healthcare

The consultant turned CEO who wants to change healthcare

Chris Blake runs one of Australia’s biggest hospital operators, but he says the last thing the country needs is more facilities. Instead, he wants a rethink of funding.

St Vincent’s Health Australia CEO Chris Blake. Dominic Lorrimer

When Chris Blake suggests we have hospital food for lunch, I am wary.

The view from the 15th floor of St Vincent’s Private Hospital in the inner-Sydney suburb of Darlinghurst is stunning, and we have a spacious dining room to ourselves.

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Michael Smith
Michael SmithHealth editorMichael 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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