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National Efficient Price Determination 2026–27
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The national efficient price (NEP) sets the price for in-scope public hospital services funded on an activity basis.
National Efficient Cost Determination 2026–27
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The national efficient cost (NEC) determines payments for services that are block-funded.
Pricing Framework for Australian Residential Aged Care Services 2025–26
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The Pricing Framework for Australian Residential Aged Care Services is the key policy document for IHACPA relating to the development of pricing advice for residential aged care and residential respite care. The pricing framework outlines the key considerations and meth...
Pricing Framework for Australian Public Hospital Services 2026–27
PublicationsThe Pricing Framework for Australian Public Hospital Services 2026–27 is the key strategic document underpinning the national efficient price (NEP) and national efficient cost (NEC) determinations for the 2026–27 financial year.
IHACPA Annual Report 2024-25
PublicationsThe Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) Annual Report 2024–25 has now been published.
Residential Aged Care Pricing Advice 2025–26
PublicationsIHACPA has released the Residential Aged Care Pricing Advice 2025–26.The pricing advice informs Australian Government decisions on residential aged care funding from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026.
Pricing Framework for Australian Public Hospital Services 2025–26
PublicationsThe Pricing Framework for Australian Public Hospital Services 2025–26 is the key strategic document underpinning the National Efficient Price and National Efficient Cost Determinations for the 2025–26 financial year.IHACPA has published the pricing framework prior to re...
IHACPA Annual Report 2023–24
PublicationsThe Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) Annual Report 2023–24 has now been published.The annual report details the agency’s activities throughout the 2023–24 financial year. This includes the financial and operational performance against planned...
Pricing Framework for Australian Residential Aged Care Services 2024–25
PublicationsIHACPA has released the Pricing Framework for Australian Residential Aged Care Services 2024–25.
National Pricing Model Consultation Policy
PublicationsThe 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...
National Efficient Price Determination 2024–25
PublicationsThe Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) was established under the National Health Reform Act 2011 (the NHR Act) and by virtue of section 131(1) of the NHR Act is invested with the following functions relevant to this National Efficient Price Dete...
National Efficient Cost Determination 2024–25
PublicationsThe Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) was established under the National Health Reform Act 2011 (the NHR Act) and by virtue of section 131(1) of the NHR Act is invested with the following functions relevant to this National Efficient Cost Deter...