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Development of the Australian Refined Diagnosis Related Groups V8.0
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As per the contract for Australian Refined Diagnosis Related Groups (AR-DRG) Classification System Development and Refinement Services between the Commonwealth of Australia as represented by the Independent Hospital Pricing Authority (IHPA) and the University of Sydney as represented by the National Centre for Classification in Health (NCCH), the Australian Consortium for Classification Development (ACCD) led by the NCCH is required to deliver AR-DRG Version (V) 8.0 to IHPA by 31 October 2014.
National Hospital Cost Data Collection, Overnight Private Hospitals Cost Report 2012-13
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The private sector National Hospital Cost Data Collection (NHCDC) is a voluntary collection that produces a range of hospital cost and activity information by Australian Refined Diagnosis Related Groups (AR-DRG).
Define Teaching, Training and Research and Identify Associated Cost Drivers for ABF Purposes - Final Project Report
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In August 2011, the Commonwealth, States and Territories signed The National Health Reform Agreement (NHRA). Among a number of other reforms, the NHRA committed the Commonwealth and State and Territory jurisdictions to implement an Activity Based Funding (ABF) model for public healthcare services. The NHRA also recognised that the infrastructure to fund teaching, training and research (TT&R) on an activity basis was not in place.
Pricing Framework for Australian Public Hospital Services 2014–15
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The Pricing Framework for Australian Public Hospital Services 2014-2015 builds on the two previous Pricing Frameworks (2012-2013 Pricing Framework and 2013-2014 Pricing Framework). For simplicity, where IHPA reaffirmed a previous principle, the supporting argument was not restated in this paper.
Home Delivered Dialysis Services Costing Study Report
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The costing study on home delivered dialysis was undertaken in 2014. The purpose of the study was to collate and compare the range of costing studies and economic evaluations that have been carried out on these services over the past decade.
Independent Hospital Pricing Authority releases Pricing Framework for Australian Public Hospital Services 2015-16
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The Independent Hospital Pricing Authority (IHPA) today released its The Pricing Framework for Australian Public Hospital Services 2015-16.
IHPA Annual Report 2013–14
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Independent Hospital Pricing Authority (IHPA) Annual Report for financial year 2013–14.
Review and Costing Study into Radiotherapy Services
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PwC and its sub-contractor Independent Hospital Pricing Authority (IHPA) engaged PwC and its sub-contractor SyRis Consulting to undertake a review and costing study of Australian radiotherapy services.
Review of the AR-DRG Case Complexity Process
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This report presents the results of phase one of the project to develop Australian Refined Diagnosis Related Groups (AR-DRG)1 Version (V) 8.0. This phase focuses on the case complexity component of the classification that has not been reviewed for many years.
National Hospital Cost Data Collection (NHCDC) Public Hospitals Report - Round 16 (financial year 2011–12)
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This National Hospital Cost Data Collection (NHCDC) Public Hospitals Report includes the results of participation across the various jurisdictions. The reports investigates a number of specific questions relating to hospital costs for admitted, non admitted and emergency department services. The report includes jurisdiction level data and the national cost weight tables.
Australian Hospital Patient Costing Standards version 3.1
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The Australian Hospital Patient Costing Standards (the Standards) have been developed in the context of significant health reform in Australia. A substantial body of work is underway to establish more transparent and equitable funding arrangements for public hospitals across Australia, that reflect the efficient cost of providing health services.
IHPA releases Work Program 2014-15 for public comment
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The Independent Hospital Pricing Authority (IHPA) today released its Work Program 2014-15 for public consultation.