Resources
National Pricing Model Technical Specifications 2016–17
PublicationsThis document provides the technical specifications for how the Independent Hospital Pricing Authority (IHPA) developed the Activity Based Funding (ABF) models for the service streams to be funded for the National Efficient Price (NEP) and the National Efficient Cost (N...
National Efficient Price Determination 2016–17
PublicationsThe Independent Hospital Pricing Authority was established under the National Health Reform Act 2011 (Cth) (the Act), and by virtue of section 131(1) of the Act is invested with the following functions relevant to this National Efficient Price (NEP) ...
Agency Multicultural Plan
PublicationsMulticultural Access and Equity Policy: Respecting diversity. Improving responsiveness This Agency Multicultural Plan (AMP) is for the Independent Hospital Pricing Authority (IHPA). Given its legislative functions under the National Health Reform Act 2011 it is not a...
National Hospital Cost Data Collection (NHCDC) Public Sector Report 2013–14
PublicationsThe National Hospital Cost Data Collection (NHCDC) is a unique collection and valuable evidence base that is used across the Australian health system.
Mental Health Costing Study
PublicationsThe Mental Health Costing Study aims to produce a robust consumer level data set that is representative of mental health services provided in Australia.
Admitted Hospital Care Types
PublicationsThis guide is intended to provide assistance when assigning care types, especially for those patients that may potentially have care that applies to more than one care type.
Australian Refined Diagnosis Related Groups (AR-DRG) v7.0 (short and long description)
PublicationsThis resource shows the Australian Refined Diagnosis Related Groups (AR-DRG) v7.0 (short and long description).
Australian Refined Diagnosis Related Groups Version 6.x Addendum
PublicationsThe Independent Hospital Pricing Authority (IHPA) is committed to providing the Australian health care industry with a nationally consistent method of classifying all types of patients, their treatment and associated costs. Consequently, resources continue to be devoted...
National Hospital Cost Data Collection, Data Set Specifications, Round 16 (Financial year 2011-12)
PublicationsIHPA is responsible for determining relevant data set specifications to enable Activity Based Funding. These specifications have been developed in collaboration with IHPA’s committees and working groups.
Non-admitted and Subacute Costing Study
PublicationsThis resource contains publications related to Non-admitted and Subacute admitted costing study.
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Patient Costing Study Report
PublicationsThe purpose of this costing study was to undertake an analysis of CALD patients to inform a policy decision for whether an adjustment is warranted to the National Efficient Price for CALD patients.