Hospital Contract Termination

Hospital Group: Gastro Medicine & Endoscopy Group

RBHS are a not-for-profit health fund, and we exist solely for our members. We have agreements in place with over 530 hospitals across Australia, and continually work to ensure we maintain affordability and access to quality healthcare for our members.

Despite our best efforts, we have been unable to reach an agreement with Gastro Medicine & Endoscopy Group, a private healthcare provider with 2 hospitals across Victoria, on a contract that we believe contains fair charges that avoid pressure on your RBHS premium payments.

As a result, Gastro Medicine and Endoscopy Group has taken the decision to terminate our agreement effective from 4th January 2025.

While we are disappointed with this outcome, and despite the pending termination, we remain hopeful and will continue our attempts to renegotiate a new agreement Gastro Medicine and Endoscopy Group. RBHS will notify members of any changes to this situation.

What does this mean for RBHS members?

From the date of termination, members will still be able to access Gastro Medicine and Endoscopy Group and RBHS will continue to pay a benefit. However, in the absence of an agreement, Gastro Medicine and Endoscopy Group may choose to charge you out-of-pocket costs.

The impacted hospitals are:

• Mornington Endoscopy
• Rosebud Endoscopy

If you require treatment at these hospitals, we strongly encourage you to contact us on 1800 027 299 and we can discuss your options.