Amy.Partington@uchealth.com.au 0437 344 216
UnitingCare Queensland issues notice of termination to Australian Health Service Alliance
Following six months of negotiations, UnitingCare Queensland (UnitingCare) has been unable to reach an agreement with Australian Health Service Alliance (AHSA). As a result, UnitingCare has given notice to terminate its existing agreement with AHSA.
Published 07/07/26
Following six months of negotiations, UnitingCare Queensland (UnitingCare) has been unable to reach an agreement with Australian Health Service Alliance (AHSA). As a result, UnitingCare has given notice to terminate its existing agreement with AHSA.
UnitingCare, which operates The Wesley Hospital and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital in Brisbane, Buderim Private Hospital on the Sunshine Coast and St Stephen’s Hospital in Hervey Bay, will continue to negotiate a new agreement with AHSA by 21 November 2024. After which, if an agreement cannot be reached, UnitingCare will end its agreement with AHSA and its member health funds.
Throughout negotiations, UnitingCare has had a clear objective – to reach a fair and sustainable agreement that provides adequate funding to allow the continued provision of quality healthcare for our patients and recognises the impact of rising costs on providing this care.
UnitingCare has a 75-year history of owning and operating not-for-profit hospitals. We have had agreements with health funds since they were introduced in 1995, and in that time UnitingCare has never issued a notice of termination and maintains agreements with all other major Australian health insurers.
We are disappointed to have reached this point in negotiations as we have always remained focused on achieving a fair and sustainable agreement with AHSA member funds. The decision to terminate our contract has been a difficult one.
UnitingCare QLD Media
Amy Partington
AHSA Media Contact
Eddie Morton
Amy.Partington@uchealth.com.au 0437 344 216
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