Ringwood Private Hospital

What Ringwood Private Hospital does

Ringwood Private Hospital is a 75-bed private hospital located in Ringwood East, Melbourne, established in 1973 and owned by Healthscope, one of Australia's largest private hospital operators. The facility serves privately insured, Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA), self-funded, and workers compensation/TAC patients across Melbourne's eastern suburbs, with revenue generated through private health fund contracts (recognised by all major funds), DVA Preferred Provider (Tier 1) arrangements, self-funded admissions, third-party payers, and separately billed specialist and allied health fees per admission. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and varies by procedure, stay, and insurance coverage.

The hospital's service portfolio is anchored by the Ringwood Cancer Centre, which provides comprehensive cancer care including medical oncology (chemotherapy, immunotherapy), radiation oncology (delivered onsite via GenesisCare Ringwood, the only private radiotherapy facility in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, in conjunction with Radiation Oncology Victoria), surgical oncology, palliative care, and a Day Infusion Unit. Specialised cancer clinics include Ringwood Breast Care (Rapid Access Breast Clinic) and the Skin Cancer Clinic. Beyond oncology, the hospital offers orthopaedic, plastic and reconstructive, oral and maxillofacial, general, and endoscopy surgery, plus general medicine and the Geriatric Priority Admission Service (GPAS) for 24/7 direct admissions of elderly patients. Onsite radiology, pathology, radiotherapy, pharmacy (HPS), physiotherapy, and rehabilitation support a one-location care model.

The go-to-market is relationship-driven rather than direct-to-consumer: patient acquisition flows through GP referrals, accredited specialist referrals, and a 24/7 direct admission service staffed by Hospital and Nursing Coordinators. A Regional GP Liaison (Nat Blair), specialist accreditation programs, and GP education events support the referring-physician network. Digital infrastructure includes the Healthscope eAdmissions portal for online patient registration, alongside eReferrals, eCredentialling, and a specialist finder directory. The hospital operates within the Healthscope Eastern Network alongside Knox Private Hospital and The Victorian Rehabilitation Centre, and is recognised by all major Australian health funds and DVA.

Name

Ringwood Private Hospital

Legal name

Ringwood Private Hospital

Website

https://ringwoodprivatehospital.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Ringwood Private Hospital is a 75-bed private hospital in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, operated by Healthscope since 1973, providing cancer care, multi-specialty surgery, geriatric admission services, and general medicine to privately insured, DVA, and self-funded patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Acute Care Hospital Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (62211), Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (622310)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Hospitals (8060)

akta.pro primary industry

Private/For-Profit Hospital Systems (HLAFAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Oncology & Cancer Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAC)

Keywords

• Private hospital services
• Cancer care treatment
• Surgical services
• Palliative care
• Infusion therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Ringwood East

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Private Health Insurance Revenue: The hospital is recognized by all major health funds. Privately insured patients are admitted for procedures covered under their health insurance. Patients may need to pay excess as determined by their policy. If health insurance rejects a claim, the patient is liable for full cost.
2. Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) Revenue: DVA patients have immediate access to care without prior approval in most cases. The hospital has Preferred Provider (Tier 1) status for most procedures. Gold card DVA patients are admitted without prior approval.
3. Self-Funded Patient Revenue: Patients without private health insurance or whose procedures are not covered may choose to self-fund their treatment. A referral from dentist, GP or specialist is required for consultations.
4. Workers Compensation and Motor Accident Insurance: WorkCover and TAC (Transport Accident Commission) patients covered for hospitalisation in shared accommodation when claim is accepted by the relevant third party.
5. Specialist and Allied Health Professional Fees: Medical, allied health, radiology, pathology and pharmacy services are billed separately by the relevant provider after the patient's stay.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ringwood Private Hospital is a 75-bed private acute care hospital located in Ringwood East, Melbourne, Australia. The hospital provides comprehensive cancer care (medical, surgical and radiation oncology), multi-specialty surgical services, general medical care, palliative care, and specialised rapid-access clinics such as breast care and skin cancer screening. Established in 1973, it operates as part of the Healthscope network and admits privately insured, Department of Veterans' Affairs, self-funded, and workers compensation patients.

Product overview

Ringwood Private Hospital is a 75-bed private hospital in Melbourne's eastern suburbs operating since 1973. The hospital operates as a unified healthcare facility offering multiple interconnected medical services: the Ringwood Cancer Centre provides comprehensive cancer care including chemotherapy and radiotherapy (partnered with GenesisCare and Radiation Oncology Victoria), while Ringwood Breast Care and the Skin Cancer Clinic offer specialized rapid-access diagnostic and treatment services. Surgical services span endoscopy, orthopaedics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, and plastic and reconstructive procedures through both Day Surgery and multi-day stay options. The hospital also provides general medicine, geriatric care via GPAS, palliative care, and infusion services. A digital eAdmissions portal enables online patient registration. All services are supported by accredited specialists, dedicated nursing staff, and allied health professionals within the Healthscope hospital network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ringwood Cancer Centre
• Ringwood Breast Care Rapid-access breast care clinic providing screening, diagnosis and treatment planning for breast conditions.
• Skin Cancer Clinic Specialised rapid-access clinic for assessment, diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers.
• Day Infusion Unit Outpatient infusion service for chemotherapy, blood products and other intravenous therapies.
• Surgical Services Elective and day surgery across multiple specialties provided to admitted patients at the hospital.
• General Medicine Inpatient medical care for patients with general medical conditions requiring hospital admission.
• Palliative Care Specialist palliative care services for patients with life-limiting illnesses, focused on symptom relief and quality of life.

Quantifiable outcome

• Same-day treatment for many skin cancer cases
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• GenesisCare RingwoodcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGenesisCare Ringwood is located onsite at Ringwood Private Hospital, providing high quality radiation oncology treatments using leading technology. This partnership enables the hospital to offer the only private radiotherapy facilities in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, completing the cancer care service offering.
• Radiation Oncology VictoriacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn conjunction with Radiation Oncology Victoria, the hospital provides the only private radiotherapy facilities in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. This partnership provides access to radiation oncology services within the private hospital setting.
• HealthscopecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRingwood Private Hospital is owned and operated by Healthscope, one of Australia's largest private hospital operators. This provides access to the broader Healthscope hospital network including Knox Private Hospital, The Victorian Rehabilitation Centre, and Healthscope's Emergency Departments and specialist services.
• HPS PharmacysupportingTechnology or IntegrationHPS Pharmacy operates onsite at the hospital, providing pharmacy services to inpatients and potentially supporting oncology pharmacy monitoring and consultation for infusion services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mulgrave Private Hospital: Another Healthscope multi-specialty private hospital in Melbourne's south-east, with similar surgical, oncology, and rehabilitation services. Same ownership, shared back-office, and overlapping referral base.
• Cabrini Health: A major not-for-profit Catholic private hospital group in Melbourne operating Malvern, Brighton, and Prahran campuses. Comparable multi-specialty private acute care, including cancer and surgical services, competing for the same privately insured patient base.
• Knox Private Hospital: A Healthscope-owned 360-bed private hospital in Wantirna, also part of the Healthscope Eastern Network and the shared graduate program with Ringwood. Comparable multi-specialty private acute care with a similarly strong private-insured payer mix and GP/specialist referral model.
• Waverley Private Hospital: A Healthscope-owned private hospital in Mount Waverley offering a comparable range of surgical, medical, and oncology services in Melbourne's east. Closely comparable business model, ownership, and patient profile.
• The Victorian Rehabilitation Centre: A Healthscope Eastern Network sister facility offering rehabilitation services. Complementary, rather than identical, service mix within the same network and catchment, making it a direct operational peer.
• Epworth Eastern (Box Hill): A large private hospital in Box Hill, only a few kilometres from Ringwood, serving the same eastern Melbourne catchment. Directly comparable multi-specialty private acute care hospital competing for the same GP and specialist referrals.
• St John of God Berwick Hospital: A Catholic private hospital in Melbourne's south-east offering comparable multi-specialty acute care, maternity, and surgical services. Overlapping catchment and similar private-insured patient profile.

Broad incumbents

• Epworth HealthCare: Melbourne's largest private hospital group, with multiple campuses including Epworth Eastern. A broad incumbent with overlapping specialties and a much larger footprint, representing a key competitive threat in the eastern suburbs.

Others

• GenesisCare: Australia's largest private cancer care provider, operating the co-located GenesisCare Ringwood radiation oncology service. A core strategic partner for Ringwood's cancer offering and a relevant peer for the radiotherapy service line specifically.

Emerging players

• Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre: Australia's leading public specialty cancer hospital, headquartered in Melbourne. Not a direct competitor on private insured admissions, but the dominant regional cancer service and a structural reference point for cancer care quality, capability, and clinical reputation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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