Update on Healthscope ownership

Please note that Healthscope has entered receivership, with McGrathNicol appointed to oversee the current sale process and transition to new owners. While this process unfolds, please be assured that it remains business as usual across all Healthscope hospitals & Independence Services.​​​​​​. Our hospitals continue to treat and provide outstanding care for patients. There are no changes to patient admissions and no interruptions to surgeries. Our dedicated and skilled hospital clinicians across our 37 hospitals stand ready to care for you now and into the future.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Are there any impacts on our patients?
A: It is business as usual. Patients can continue to be admitted and treated in all our hospitals and will continue to receive outstanding care.

Q: What happens to my local Healthscope hospital?
A: It remains business as usual for all our hospitals. There is no interruption to surgeries, emergency departments or any other services.

Q: Is my upcoming surgery at risk?
A: No. Please be assured there is no impact on patients or any patient surgeries or admissions. All our hospitals continue to treat and care for patients as normal.

Q: I’m planning an admission to a Healthscope hospital, will the hospital accept my admission?
A: It is business as usual in our hospitals; there is no impact on current or future patient admissions.
 

Q: Does this mean I’ll face any additional out of pocket fees?
A: No. There will be no change to your costs or fees.