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Patience01
3 years agoMember
GenesisCare filed for bankruptcy on 01 June
I was diagnosed last month with early BC and live in Sydney. I was offered radiation at a public hospital (free treatment, with a waitlist) or immediate access to a private GenesisCare facility. ...
Jenny_BCNA
3 years agoCommunity Manager
Thanks for your response @Patience01. BCNA is aware of this article and our understanding is the Medicare overcharging has not affected patients to date but we will continue to keep monitoring.
We can certainly understand that what is happening with GenesisCare may have an impact on their staff which may be concerning to you. BCNA's immediate priority is making sure that continuity of care will continue in Australia
The Policy & Advocacy team gathers information and insights from a variety of sources including out clinical-experts on our Strategic Advisory Group to ensure we are getting unbiased and factual advice to inform our members.
We can certainly understand that what is happening with GenesisCare may have an impact on their staff which may be concerning to you. BCNA's immediate priority is making sure that continuity of care will continue in Australia
The Policy & Advocacy team gathers information and insights from a variety of sources including out clinical-experts on our Strategic Advisory Group to ensure we are getting unbiased and factual advice to inform our members.