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NEP25 National Cost and Activity Drivers Report
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The NEP25 National Cost and Activity Drivers Report presents insights into the key drivers of growth in the National Efficient Price Determination 2025-26 (NEP25), from the native National Efficient Price Determination 2024-25 (NEP24).
Latest updates to IHACPA’s National Benchmarking Portal released
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IHACPA has updated the National Benchmarking Portal (NBP) with an additional year of data for the 2022–23 financial year. This enhancement providers users with deeper insights into hospital cost and activity data.
National Benchmarking Portal resources
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The National Benchmarking Portal (NBP) is a secure web-based application that provides access to data collected by IHACPA.
National Coding Advice
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The National Coding Advice contains the Coding Rules and new edition frequently asked questions (FAQs). These are published to facilitate nationally consistent assignment of ICD-10-AM and ACHI codes in the implemented edition of ICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACS. National Coding Advice is published quarterly.
Pricing framework sets direction for public hospital funding in 2026–27
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The Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) has released the Pricing Framework for Australian Public Hospital Services 2026–27 following public consultation.
Pricing Framework for Australian Public Hospital Services 2026–27
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The 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.
Pricing for Australian public hospital services for First Nations peoples – Fact sheet
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This fact sheet is about the Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority’s role under the National Health Reform Agreement, in relation to public hospital services for First Nations peoples. It involves determining the national efficient price and national efficient cost for Australian public hospital services.
Information about the Residential Aged Care Pricing Advice 2025–26 fact sheet
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This fact sheet outlines the Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority’s Residential Aged Care Pricing Advice 2025–26 for Australian residential aged care and residential respite care services.
The IHACPA Annual Report 2024–25 is now available
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Over the past year, IHACPA continued to advance its core objective of promoting efficiency in the costs of health and aged care services across Australia. The agency’s dedication to transparent and evidence-based advice and decisions has ensured it remains widely trusted and respected.
IHACPA Annual Report 2024-25
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The Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) Annual Report 2024–25 has now been published.
National Hospital Cost Data Collection Private Hospital Report 2024-25
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The National Hospital Cost Data Collection (NHCDC) Private Sector is a voluntary collection that produces a range of private hospital cost and activity information by the Australian Refined Diagnosis Related Groups.
Refundable accommodation deposits – New form now available
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The Aged Care Act 2024 (the Act) started on 1 November 2025. IHACPA has updated the refundable accommodation deposit (RAD) application form to align with the Act and to further improve guidance for providers.