St John of God Health Care reported a net loss of $22.4 million for last financial year, a much-improved result generated off $2.2 billion of revenue weighed by private sector challenges.
The state government will spend $1.5 billion to bring three public hospital projects into the system, including a move to purchase St John of God Mt Lawley for public use from next year.
WA Country Health service chair Neale Fong has called for primary care to be returned to state government's hands and out of its federal counterpart's jurisdiction.
Western Australia now accounts for more than two thirds of St John of God Health Care revenue, up nine per cent this year alone to see total revenue hit $2.2 billion.
St John of God Health Care announced a return to profitability, generating a net operating surplus of $13 million in the year to November 2023, up $24 million from the previous period.
St John of God Health Care will cut 200 positions and make 160 workers redundant after grappling with higher operating costs, following a review triggered by its chief executive.
New St John of God Health Care chief executive Bryan Pyne has announced a major review of the organisation, including staffing levels, his first big move since taking the helm last month.
The St John of God Foundation board has appointed new members, including executives from the not-for-profit's health care arm and the CEO of its Subiaco hospital.
