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Data Access and Release Policy Version 8.0
PublicationsThe Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) is responsible for relevant data collections to enable activity based funding, as prescribed by the National Health Reform Act 2011 (the NHR Act).
High cost, highly specialised therapies
PublicationsIHACPA does not have a role in the decision-making processes that inform the inclusion of a highly specialised therapy in NHRA funding arrangements.
New Health Technologies
PublicationsIHACPA recognises the need for the pricing of public hospital services to respond in a timely manner to the introduction of new health technologies and innovations in models of care.
Public Interest Disclosures
PublicationsThe Public Interest Disclosure Act 2013 (the Act) is a legislative scheme for the reporting and investigation of allegations of serious wrongdoing in the Commonwealth public sector.
Three Year Data Plan
PublicationsThe Three Year Data Plan is supported by the Data Compliance Policy, which describes the process and criteria by which IHACPA will publicly report on compliance by jurisdictions with the data requirements and data submission dates specified in the Three Year Data Plan.
IHACPA Work Program and Corporate Plan 2025-26
PublicationsThe IHACPA Work Program and Corporate Plan 2025–26 highlights IHAPCA’s strategic objectives and key programs of work that will be undertaken within the upcoming financial year.
General List of In-Scope Public Hospital Services Eligibility Policy
PublicationsEach year, the Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) publishes the General List of In-Scope Public Hospital Services as part of the national efficient price determination. The general list defines the public hospital services eligible for Commonwea...
Virtual Care Project - Final Report
PublicationsIn 2024, IHACPA commenced a project to understand the current state of virtual care, including funding in Australia and internationally. The project also investigated new and emerging trends in virtual care as well as opportunities to adapt the national pricing model. T...
Clinical Coding Practice Framework
PublicationsThe Clinical Coding Practice Framework aims to support national consistency in clinical coding practice, by providing guidance in defining and promoting good practices for those involved in the clinical coding process.
A fresh approach to NDIS pricing - Expert NDIS advisors fact sheet
Fact sheetsDuring our NDIS pricing reform consultation in 2024, we drew upon the knowledge of our expert advisors who brought a range of perspectives to our work and who have a deep expertise in many relevant areas:
Have your say on residential aged care pricing fact sheet
Fact sheetsThe Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) invites everyone with an interest in aged care to provide feedback on IHACPA’s development of residential aged care pricing and costing advice.
Data Compliance Policy
PublicationsThe 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...