Doctors warn of hospital funding crisis

The Australian Medical Association says the states and territories are facing a crisis in hospital funding, warning patients will be forced to wait longer for treatment.

AMA President Brian Owler

In its annual report card on the hospital system, the nation's peak medical group has called for the funding crisis to be a priority in discussions between Prime Minister Tony Abbott and state and territory leaders in Canberra on Friday

Peggy Giakoumelos reports.

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