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National Hospital Cost Data Collection private and public sector reports 2023–24 released
The National Hospital Cost Data Collection (NHCDC) Private Sector Report 2023–24 and the NHCDC Public Sector Report 2023–24 are now available.
Health sector invited to give feedback on pricing for public hospital services
The Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) has today released the Consultation Paper on the Pricing Framework for Australian Public Hospital Services 2027–28.
Winner announced for the IHACPA Prize for Clinical Classification
IHACPA was proud to present the 2025 IHACPA Prize for Clinical Classification at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Health Awards on Thursday 23 April 2026.
Final report released after review of Australia's organ donation, retrieval and transplantation system
IHACPA has released the final report of the Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation Project.
Consultation open on IHACPA’s draft Work Program 2026–27
IHACPA has released its draft IHACPA Work Program 2026–27 for public comment.
PhD Candidates announced for the National Industry PhD Scholarship in Health Economics
IHACPA, in partnership with the Leeder Centre for Health Policy, Economics and Data, is delighted to announce the appointment of 2 outstanding PhD candidates for the National Industry PhD Scholarship.
IHACPA releases the 2026–27 national efficient price and national efficient cost determinations for public hospitals
The Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) has today released the National Efficient Price (NEP) and National Efficient Cost (NEC) Determinations 2026–27.
Latest updates to IHACPA’s National Benchmarking Portal released
IHACPA has updated the National Benchmarking Portal (NBP) with an additional year of data for the 2022–23 financial year. This enhancement providers users with deeper insights into hospital cost and activity data.
Pricing framework sets direction for public hospital funding in 2026–27
The Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) has released the Pricing Framework for Australian Public Hospital Services 2026–27 following public consultation.
The IHACPA Annual Report 2024–25 is now available
Over the past year, IHACPA continued to advance its core objective of promoting efficiency in the costs of health and aged care services across Australia. The agency’s dedication to transparent and evidence-based advice and decisions has ensured it remains widely truste...
New research opportunity: National Industry PhD Scholarship in Health Economics – Virtual care in Australia
The Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA), in partnership with the Leeder Centre for Health Policy, Economics and Data at the University of Sydney, is proud to support a new National Industry PhD Scholarship focused on the future of virtual care in...
Pricing Framework for Australian Public Hospital Services 2026–27 open for public consultation
The Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) has today released its Consultation Paper on the Pricing Framework for Australian Public Hospital Services 2026–27.