| Publication: | The Sydney Morning Herald |
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| Date: | 9 December 2008 |
| Section: | Business |
Medibank Private and Health Services Australia are planning to merge.
Health Services Australia (HSA) provides occupational and travel health services to government and corporate bodies.
Finance Minister Lindsay Tanner said the merger would enable the creation of a national health prevention and management capability.
"This move will place Medibank in a better position to support the Australian government's preventative health agenda while enhancing the value of these two businesses for the taxpayers," he said.
