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Andrew Brown and Tess Ikonomou

'Long overdue': states sign off on $25b hospital deal

The federal government has signed off on a new five-year hospital funding deal with the states. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

Medical groups have welcomed a multibillion-dollar boost to public hospitals, but further reforms are being sought to improve patient care.

States and territories will receive $25 billion extra in commonwealth funding for hospitals following a meeting of national cabinet on Friday.

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