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Overview
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IHACPA was established as an independent government agency under the National Health Reform Act 2011 (NHR Act) to promote improved efficiency in, and ac
Emergency Care Advisory Working Group
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Private Sector National Hospital Cost Data Collection Working Group
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The Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) facilitates a separate, voluntary collection of admitted private sector National Hospital Cost Data Collection (NHCDC) on an annual basis.
Mental Health Working Group
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Subacute Care Working Group
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Non-Admitted Care Advisory Working Group
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Small Rural Hospitals Working Group
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Teaching, Training and Research Working Group
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Diagnosis Related Groups Technical Group
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International Classification of Diseases Technical Group
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National Pricing Model Technical Specifications
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This publication is produced as an accompaniment to the annual National Efficient Price and National Efficient Cost Determinations.
National Efficient Cost Determination
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IHACPA publishes an annual national efficient cost (NEC) determination for public hospital services for each coming financial year. The NEC underpins funding for services that are not suitable for activity-based funding, such as small rural hospitals.