Publications
Pricing Framework for Australian Residential Aged Care Services 2024–25
IHACPA has released the Pricing Framework for Australian Residential Aged Care Services 2024–25.
AECC Version 1.1 Final Report
This final report provides the detailed statistical analysis undertaken in the development of the Australian Emergency Care Classification (AECC) Version 1.1, including the key changes to the classification and methodology of the refinement.
National Hospital Cost Data Collection Public Sector 2023-24
The National Hospital Cost Data Collection (NHCDC) Public Sector Report 2023–24 presents a summary of the public hospital data gathered for the 2023–24 financial year.
Governance Framework for the Development of the Australian Mental Health Care Classification
The Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority undertakes the development of classifications for mental health care.The Governance Framework for the Development of the Australian Mental Health Care Classifications outlines the classification development, approva...
Data Compliance Policy
The Data Compliance Policy describes the process and criteria by which the Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) will publicly report on compliance by jurisdictions with the data requirements and data submission dates specified in the current IHACP...
IHACPA Work Program and Corporate Plan 2024–25
The Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) Work Program and Corporate Plan 2024–25 has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of section 225 of the National Health Reform Act 2011 and section 35(1)(b) of the Public Governance, Performance...
Assessment of Adjustments to the National Pricing Model Policy
The Assessment of Adjustments to the National Pricing Model Policy outlines the considerations underpinning the Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority’s (IHACPA) assessment of proposed adjustments to the national pricing model to address legitimate and unavo...
National Pricing Model Stability Policy
The National Pricing Model Stability Policy describes the principles and processes the Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority is guided by in its analysis and consideration of year-on-year stability of price weights, adjustments and national effici...
Shadow Pricing Guidelines
The Shadow Pricing Guidelines outline the principles and timeframes for commencing shadow pricing and reporting requirements during the shadow pricing period in the development and implementation of new or changed activity based funding classification systems, to provid...
National Pricing Model Consultation Policy
The National Pricing Model Consultation Policy outlines the guiding principles and consultative processes associated with the development of the national efficient price and national efficient cost determinations and proposed changes that materially impact the applicati...