Private hospital set to close without VHI deal

THE country’s newest and most advanced private hospital will close within months unless the VHI provides health cover.

Private hospital set to close without VHI deal
Fri, 25 Feb, 2011 - 00:00
Eoin English

The stark warning from Joe Sheehan, chief executive of Sheehan Medical which developed the €90 million Cork Medical Centre (CMC), came ahead of crucial talks between both sides in Dublin today.

Mr Sheehan said up to 500 jobs are now on the line. But he remained hopeful of a positive outcome.

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