Australia’s first No Gap private hospital opens in Melbourne
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Adeney Private Hospital has today officially opened its doors, marking a historic milestone as Australia’s first private hospital to offer eligible customers Medibank’s No Gap program for all services covered by their policy.
Located in the Melbourne suburb of Kew, this new hospital aims to provide significant financial relief to eligible customers by ensuring no additional expenses for a broad range of medical services including surgeries, anaesthesia, imaging, pathology, medical infusions and prescribed PBS pharmaceuticals.
Adeney Private Hospital is a state-of-the-art 60-bed facility with five operating theatres. The $100 million hospital development was a collaborative project between a group of medical professionals and Medibank’s health service delivery company, Amplar Health. Developed by Centuria Healthcare, the hospital features a medical Infusion Centre, three Robotic-Assisted Surgical Systems, and a Wellness Centre and Gym.
Services available at Adeney Private Hospital include a broad array of specialties, including breast surgery, colorectal procedures, endocrine and ENT services, gastroenterology, nephrology, oncology, orthopaedic surgery (including knee and hip replacement), plastic and reconstructive surgery, upper GI, urology, vascular and general surgery, and more.
Amplar Health Chief Executive Robert Read said: “This hospital was designed to provide value and choice to patients. With the rising cost of living, we know how crucial it is to make healthcare more accessible. This hospital exemplifies how clinicians, health funds, and hospital operators can work together to meet patient needs.”
He added: “The hospital will broaden Medibank’s No Gap program, offering eligible patients more flexibility in how their care is provided, reducing unnecessary hospital time, and reducing out-of-pocket costs.”
Adeney Private Hospital Board Director Professor Michael Grigg AM echoed Robert Read’s comments: “There is no other hospital in Australia offering such a wide range of treatments on a no gap basis to customers of participating health funds. The community is advocating for more diverse healthcare options, with many supporting the idea of shorter hospital stays paired with enhanced at-home care. Our vision has always been to provide care models that reduce out-of-pocket expenses for patients, where clinically suitable, across a range of treatment options.”
Adeney Private Hospital CEO Louise O’Connor highlighted the hospital’s patient-centric approach: “We’re thrilled to welcome our first patients on 4 March. Not only are we committed to delivering outstanding care in the hospital, but we also recognise the growing demand for home-based care. At Adeney, we’re fully equipped to support patients both in the hospital and in the comfort of their homes.”
Today’s opening ceremony was attended by some of the 130 health professionals who will commence work at Adeney alongside:
Dr Monique Ryan, Federal Member for Kooyong
Dr Michelle Ananda-Rajah, Federal Member for Higgins
Senator Anne Ruston, Shadow Minister for Health and Aged Care, and Senator for South Australia
Ms Jess Wilson, State MP for Kew
Councillor Felicity Sinfield, representing City of Boroondara
