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IHPA Work Program 2016–17
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The Independent Hospital Pricing Authority (IHPA) Work has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of section 225 of the National Health Reform Act 2011.
Pricing Framework for Australian Public Hospital Services 2016–17
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The Pricing Framework 2016-17 builds on the Pricing Frameworks from previous years (2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15 and 2015-16). For simplicity, where IHPA has reaffirmed a previous principle, the supporting argument has not been restated in this year’s paper.
NHCDC Independent Financial Review 2013-14
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The National Hospital Cost Data Collection (NHCDC) is the primary data collection that the Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) relies on to calculate the national efficient price used for the funding of public hospital services. To ensure that the quality of NHCDC data is robust and fit for purpose, IHACPA commissions an independent financial review to assess whether all participating hospitals have included appropriate costs and patient activity.
Definitions of emergency services
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This table provides a detailed description of the categorisation of emergency services. These definitions have been developed in consultation with the Emergency Care Advisory Working Group and are used to determine which data specification and classification is used by emergency departments within public hospitals for ABF purposes.
Australian Mental Health Care Classification
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An animation explaining the process involved in developing the Australian Mental Health Care Classification, created by the Independent Hospital Pricing Authority.
IHPA releases Work Program 2016-17 for public comment
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The Independent Hospital Pricing Authority (IHPA) today released its Work Program 2016-17 for public consultation until Wednesday 1 June 2016.
National Efficient Price Determination 2016–17
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The Independent Hospital Pricing Authority was established under the National Health Reform Act 2011 (Cth) (the Act), and by virtue of section 131(1) of the Act is invested with the following functions relevant to this National Efficient Price (NEP) Determination 2016 (Determination).
National Pricing Model Technical Specifications 2016–17
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This document provides the technical specifications for how the Independent Hospital Pricing Authority (IHPA) developed the Activity Based Funding (ABF) models for the service streams to be funded for the National Efficient Price (NEP) and the National Efficient Cost (NEC) Determinations for 2016-17.
Independent Hospital Pricing Authority releases 2016-17 National Efficient Price and National Efficient Cost for Australian public hospital services
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The Independent Hospital Pricing Authority (IHPA) today released the National Efficient Price (NEP) and National Efficient Cost (NEC) Determinations for Australian public hospital services for 2016-17.
National Efficient Cost Determination 2016–17
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The Independent Hospital Pricing Authority was established under the National Health Reform Act 2011 (Cth) (the Act), and by virtue of section 131(1) of the Act is invested with the following functions relevant to this 2016-17 National Efficient Cost Determination (Determination).
Agency Multicultural Plan
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Multicultural Access and Equity Policy: Respecting diversity. Improving responsiveness This Agency Multicultural Plan (AMP) is for the Independent Hospital Pricing Authority (IHPA). Given its legislative functions under the National Health Reform Act 2011 it is not appropriate for IHPA to be covered under the Departmental AMP.
National Hospital Cost Data Collection (NHCDC) Public Sector Report 2013–14
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The National Hospital Cost Data Collection (NHCDC) is a unique collection and valuable evidence base that is used across the Australian health system.