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Alex Mitchell

Hospital bed woes trigger boost for care-at-home scheme

An empty hospital bed is becoming a rare sight in one state, forcing it to change strategy. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

Vulnerable Australians are increasingly stranded in hospital while waiting for disability and aged care services, with a state government lashing federal efforts to help out.

Hospital bed occupancy rates in NSW hit all-time highs in 2024-25 with nearly 95 per cent of beds occupied on average, according to the state's health data bureau.

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