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IHACPA releases National Efficient Price and National Efficient Cost Determinations for 2025–26
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The Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) has released the National Efficient Price (NEP) and National Efficient Cost (NEC) Determinations for 2025–26.
National Hospital Cost Data Collection Private Hospital Report 2023-24
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The National Hospital Cost Data Collection (NHCDC) Private Sector is a voluntary collection that produces a range of hospital cost and activity information by the Australian Refined Diagnosis Related Groups.
Implementation of Cluster Coding Fact Sheet
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Cluster coding is a mechanism of linking related diagnosis codes through use of a diagnosis cluster identifier (DCID) that will enhance the value of coded data.
Celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025
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The Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) is celebrating this International Women’s Day (IWD) by acknowledging the many skilled and talented women who contribute to and support our ongoing program of work
Conference call for abstracts
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The call for abstracts is now open.
Residential Aged Care Supplementary Pricing Advice 2024–25
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Each year the Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) provides evidence-based residential aged care and residential respite care pricing advice to the Australian Government.
AI Transparency Statement
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In September 2024, the DTA released the Policy for the responsible use of AI in government, to help ensure agencies use AI in a safe and responsible way.
Aged Care Cost Collection Fact Sheet
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This fact sheet will help residential and in-home aged care providers understand what cost collections are and why it’s important to participate.
Residential Aged Care Cost Collection 2024–25 – Updates and what’s next webinar
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IHACPA is hosting a free webinar on Tuesday 11 March 2025 at 2pm AEDT to provide an update on the expansion of the Residential Aged Care Cost Collection 2024–25 and how to get involved. In the session, you can learn more about our role in the aged care sector and the benefits of participating in a cost collection.
Virtual Care Project - Final Report
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In 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. The final report explores practical recommendations to inform the improved integration of virtual care into the broader Australian health system.
IHACPA 2025: Join us for a look into the future of Australia’s care economy
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We are pleased to announce that the Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) national conference will be held from 5 to 7 August 2025 in Adelaide, South Australia.
IHACPA Conference 2025
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IHACPA Conference 2025 is coming to Adelaide, South Australia from 5 to 7 August 2025.