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Investigative review of classification systems for emergency care
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This report includes the findings and recommendations from a project undertaken by Health Policy Analysis on classification systems for emergency care on behalf of th eIndependent Hospital Pricing Authority (IHPA).
Tier 2 Non-admitted services 2014–15
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There are three key publications that support the Tier 2 Non-Admitted Services Classification. Tier 2 Non-Admitted Services Definitions Manual, Tier 2 Non-Admitted Services Compendium and Tier 2 Non-Admitted Services National Index.
Independent Hospital Pricing Authority releases 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 2014-15.
National Pricing Model Technical Specifications 2014–15
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This document was produced as an accompaniment to the NEP14 and NEC14 Determinations. It provides the technical specifications for how IHPA developed the ABF models for the service streams to be funded on this basis from 1 July 2014, and provides guidance to hospitals, Local Health Networks (LHN) and state and territory health authorities on how to apply these to hospital activity. It also shows how the NEC is determined for hospitals (such as small rural hospitals) funded on a block funded basis.
Review of Non-Admitted Classifications
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This resource contains documents related to a review of existing non-admitted patient care classifications and recommend a new or revised classification to support activity based funding in non-admitted services.
National Efficient Cost Determination 2014–15
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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 2014-15 National Efficient Cost Determination (Determination):
National Pricing Model Technical Specifications 2013–14
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This document was produced as an accompaniment to the NEP13 and NEC13 Determinations. It provides the technical specifications for how IHPA developed the ABF models for the service streams to be funded on this basis from 1 July 2013 (acute admitted, emergency department, non-admitted, subacute and mental health care). It also shows how the NWAU were developed, and provides guidance to hospitals, Local Health Networks and state and territory health authorities on how to apply these to hospital activity.
Independent Hospital Pricing Authority releases Pricing Framework for Australian Public Hospital Services 2014-15
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The Independent Hospital Pricing Authority (IHPA) today released its Pricing Framework for Australian Public Hospital Services 2014-15.
Activity based funding webinar for allied health
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This webinar provides an overview of activity based funding as it relates to allied health.
IHPA Annual Report 2012–13
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Independent Hospital Pricing Authority (IHPA) Annual Report for financial year 2012–13.
NHCDC Independent Financial Review 2011-12
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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.
ICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACS Eighth Edition
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ICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACS Eighth Edition was implemented between 1 July 2013 and 30 June 2015 for classifying episodes of admitted patient care across Australian hospital services.