Plan to merge underperforming health services not off the cards Politics by JESSICA MARSZALEK Premium Content Subscriber only Queensland Health has not ruled out merging underperforming Hospital and Health Services amid concerns ballooning deficits are threatening their future ability to care for patients. Asked to confirm whether Queensland Health was working on any plans to merge any HHSs to help save on resources or improve bottom lines, a spokesman did not rule out such a move, saying only that its "plans for next financial year" were to fund all 16. It follows moves by Queensland Health Minister Yvette D'Ath. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Dan Peled