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Celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025
The Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) is celebrating this International Women’s Day (IWD) by acknowledging the many skilled and talented women who contribute to and support our ongoing program of work
Conference call for abstracts
The call for abstracts is now open.
IHACPA 2025: Join us for a look into the future of Australia’s care economy
We are pleased to announce that the Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) national conference will be held from 5 to 7 August 2025 in Adelaide, South Australia.
Ongoing refinement and extensive consultation reflected in new pricing framework for Australian public hospitals
The Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) today released the Pricing Framework for Australian Public Hospital Services 2025–26 following public consultation.
Pricing Framework for Australian Public Hospital Services 2025–26 open for consultation
The Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) has today released its Consultation Paper on the Pricing Framework for Australian Hospital Services 2025–26.
National Efficient Price and National Efficient Cost Determinations for 2024–25 released
The Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) has released the National Efficient Price (NEP) and National Efficient Cost (NEC) Determinations for 2024–25 following extensive consultation with jurisdictions and the general public.
IHACPA releases the Pricing Framework for Australian Public Hospital Services 2024–25
The Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) has released the Pricing Framework for Australian Public Hospital Services 2024–25 (the Pricing Framework) following public consultation.
IHACPA partners with University of Sydney to boost health research and training
The Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) has partnered with the University of Sydney to create training and career opportunities for the next generation of health researchers, helping to tackle national skills shortages in health and aged care.
Response to media coverage regarding IHACPA’s aged care pricing advice
IHACPA CEO Professor Michael Pervan has said he is concerned at the misrepresentation in recent media reporting of IHACPA’s recent residential aged care pricing advice to the Australian Government (the Government) relating to the Fair Work Commission (FWC) wage case.
Pricing Framework for Australian Public Hospital Services 2024–25 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 2024–25 (the Consultation Paper).
IHACPA releases National Efficient Price and National Efficient Cost Determinations for 2023–24
The Independent Hospital and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) today released the National Efficient Price (NEP) and National Efficient Cost (NEC) Determinations for 2023–24.
IHACPA appoints new CEO Professor Michael Pervan
The Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Prof Michael Pervan as Chief Executive Officer, effective from Wednesday 1 February 2023.