Data set specifications 2026–27
IHACPA is responsible for determining relevant data set specifications to enable activity based funding. The specifications have been developed in collaboration with IHACPA’s committees and working groups.
All data set specifications are accessed via METEOR, the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s metadata online registry.
Access the data set specifications from the following list:
Admitted patient care
Emergency care
- Non-admitted patient emergency department care NMDS 2026–27
- Emergency service care NBEDS 2026–27
- Emergency service care aggregate NBEDS 2026–27
Mental health care
Non-admitted care
Teaching, training and research
Individual Healthcare Identifier
Last updated: 16 February 2026