THE continuation of the Mersey Community Hospital's federal funding has been officially secured after Health Minister Sussan Ley signed off on the deal.
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The funding has been officially ratified after the state and federal governments came to an in-principle agreement in May, which saw $148.5 million pledged to the hospital over two years.
Under the deal, the operation and management of the hospital remains the responsibility of the state government.
Health Minister Michael Ferguson announced significant changes to the operation of the MCH when the government released its health white paper in June.
As part of the reform, maternity services were consolidated at the North-West Regional Hospital and the Mersey's high-dependency unit will no longer include acute beds.
The hospital received 12 new paramedics, a dedicated elective surgery centre, an ambulance and a helipad to assist with an increase in patient transfers.
Ms Ley said the finalisation of the funding deal demonstrated the federal government's commitment to ensuring Tasmanians could continue to access the right health services at the right time. "This two-year agreement gives certainty to the Mersey Hospital as the Tasmanian government works through the 'One State, One Health System, Better Outcomes' reform process, and is great news for the local North-West Tasmanian community," she said.
Mr Ferguson said the Mersey was a vital part of the health system reforms.
"The ratification of this agreement is a clear demonstration of both governments' commitment to the Mersey, which under the One Health System reforms will become an asset for the whole state, in addition to providing local hospital services for the Mersey region," Mr Ferguson said.
"The increased investment from the federal government demonstrates the level of services which will be delivered from the Mersey under the One Health System reforms."
Funding for the Mersey has been the subject of speculation in recent weeks after the hospital was included on a federal government cabinet minute.