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Definitions and cost drivers for mental health services project
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As an initial step in developing a new national classification for mental health services, IHPA has commissioned a consortium led by The University of Queensland (UQ) to develop a definition for mental health services that can be consistently applied within the mental health sector and between jurisdictions, and is likely to be supported by the majority of stakeholders.
IHPA releases national efficient price for 2013-14 for Australian public hospital services
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The Independent Hospital Pricing Authority (IHPA) today released the national efficient price determination for Australian public hospital services for 2013-14.
National Efficient Cost Determination 2013–14
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The Independent Hospital Pricing Authority (IHPA) is 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 Cost Determination 2013 (Determination):
Tier 2 Non-admitted Services 2013–2014
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This resource provides the structural overview of the classification and the definition of each of the Tier 2 classes along with the Tier 2 Non-Admitted Services Compendium: This document provides guidance on the counting rules associated with the Tier 2 classification for ABF purposes. It provides business rules and examples to assist with consistent counting, classification and reporting of non-admitted activity data at a national level.
National Hospital Cost Data Collection (NHCDC) Public Hospitals Report - Round 15 (financial year 2010–11)
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The National Hospital Cost Data Collection (NHCDC) is the primary data collection that Independent Hospital Pricing Authority (IHPA) 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, IHPA commissions an independent financial review to assess whether all participating hospitals have included appropriate costs and patient activity. These documents account for the hospital costs submitted by jurisdictions for the following activity streams: admitted acute, non-admitted, emergency department, mental health, subacute and non-acute.
National Pricing Model Technical Specifications 2012–13
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This document was produced as an accompaniment to the NEP13 and NEC13 Determinations.
IHPA Annual Report 2011–12
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Independent Hospital Pricing Authority (IHPA) Annual Report for financial year 2011–12.
National Hospital Cost Data Collection (NHCDC) Public Sector Report 2012–13
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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.These documents account for the hospital costs submitted by jurisdictions for the following activity streams: admitted acute, non-admitted, emergency department, mental health, subacute and non-acute.
Data Quality Assurance Framework 2012
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The IHPA Data Quality Framework details IHPA's processes to monitor and ensure best possible data quality. This is a supplement to the 3 year data plan. The IHPA data quality arrangements are part of the broader IHPA Quality Management Framework, including systematic arrangements for service and quality, risk management, human resource, finance, information technology, standards compliance, and roles and responsibilities for all those involved in quality management.
National Efficient Price Determination 2012–13
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The Independent Hospital Pricing Authority (IHPA) 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 Determination 2012-2013 (Determination):
Pricing Framework for Australian Public Hospital Services 2012–13
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Governments agreed to establish the Independent Hospital Pricing Authority (IHPA) to provide independent advice about the efficient cost of public hospital services. Much of this advice will be evidence‐based, drawing on technical knowledge and expertise about the classification, costing and funding of public hospital services.
Tier 2 Non-admitted Services Definitions Manual 2012–13 version 1.2
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This document provides the structural overview of the classification and the definition of each of the Tier 2 classes.