Australian Unity has reached an in-principle agreement with Healthscope hospitals
Last updated: 04/03/2025
We’re pleased to announce Australian Unity has reached an in-principle agreement with Healthscope. This means our members won’t have to pay additional out-of-pocket costs for services included in their cover if they are admitted to a Healthscope hospital.
We sincerely thank our members for their patience over the past few months as we worked to secure a fair outcome for everyone involved.
This in-principle agreement ensures our members continue to receive quality care while maintaining affordability and value. We remain committed to treating all contracted hospitals fairly and prioritising the needs of patients and doctors by negotiating fair, sustainable contracts that help keep premiums manageable.
Thank you for your continued trust in Australian Unity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Healthscope?
Healthscope is a private hospital provider with a network of hospitals, owned by a Canadian private equity group, Brookfield.
I am prebooked/undergoing treatment at a Healthscope hospital - what does this mean for me?
There is no change to your coverage at Healthscope hospitals. Australian Unity members can continue accessing all services including in their level of cover at Healthscope’s network of hospitals nationwide, without any additional hospital charges.
We recommend contacting us before any hospital admission to confirm your coverage. Also, be sure to get Informed Financial Consent from the hospital and your medical specialists.
What is informed financial consent?
You have the right to know what your episode of medical treatment might cost. Informed Financial Consent (IFC) means you are given clear information about the costs to you for your medical treatment before it happens. This includes:
- Cost breakdown: Details about what you’ll pay for the procedure, hospital services, doctors, and any extra items like prostheses.
- Consent: You agree to the costs, knowing exactly what you’ll pay. This is usually done by signing a consent form.
- Upfront payments: Hospitals can ask for upfront payment for costs not covered by insurance, but only after clearly explaining these costs.
It’s your responsibility to ensure you understand all potential costs before your admission to hospital and to discuss your treatment. Hospitals and doctors must help you understand all costs, so there are no surprises.
What hospitals are part of the Healthscope network?
Australian Capital Territory
National Capital Private Hospital
New South Wales
Campbelltown Private Hospital
Hunter Valley Private Hospital
Lady Davidson Private Hospital
Nepean Private Hospital
Newcastle Private Hospital
Northern Beaches Hospital
Norwest Private Hospital
Prince of Wales Private Hospital
Sydney Southwest Private Hospital
The Hills Private Hospital
The Sydney Clinic
Tweed Day Surgery
Windsor Road Private Clinic
Northern Territory
Darwin Private Hospital
Queensland
Brisbane Private Hospital
Gold Coast Private Hospital
Peninsula Private Hospital
Pine Rivers Private Hospital
Sunnybank Private Hospital
South Australia
Ashford Hospital
Flinders Private Hospital
Griffith Rehabilitation Hospital
The Memorial Hospital
Tasmania
Hobart Private Hospital
Victoria
Dorset Rehabilitation Centre
Holmesglen Private Hospital
John Fawkner Private Hospital
La Trobe Private Hospital
Knox Private Hospital
Melbourne Private Hospital
North Eastern Rehabilitation Centre
Northpark Private Hospital
Rehab at Home
Ringwood Private Hospital
The Geelong Clinic
The Melbourne Clinic
The Victoria Clinic
The Victorian Rehabilitation Centre
Western Australia
Mount Hospital
I heard Healthscope will close its private maternity and birthing services at some of its hospitals. What does this mean for me?
Yes, Healthscope announced in media releases on 20 February 2025 that it intends to close its private maternity and birthing services at the following hospitals:
If you’re pregnant and planning to give birth at one of these hospitals, we encourage you to consult with your specialist as soon as possible to discuss your options.