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Consultation open on IHACPA’s draft Work Program 2026–27
IHACPA has released its draft IHACPA Work Program 2026–27 for public comment.
PhD Candidates announced for the National Industry PhD Scholarship in Health Economics
IHACPA, in partnership with the Leeder Centre for Health Policy, Economics and Data, is delighted to announce the appointment of 2 outstanding PhD candidates for the National Industry PhD Scholarship.
Consultation now open: In-home aged care sector invited to help shape pricing advice
The Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) has opened a public consultation on the development of pricing advice for the Australian Government’s Support at Home program.
IHACPA releases the 2026–27 national efficient price and national efficient cost determinations for public hospitals
The Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) has today released the National Efficient Price (NEP) and National Efficient Cost (NEC) Determinations 2026–27.
Latest updates to IHACPA’s National Benchmarking Portal released
IHACPA has updated the National Benchmarking Portal (NBP) with an additional year of data for the 2022–23 financial year. This enhancement providers users with deeper insights into hospital cost and activity data.
Pricing framework sets direction for public hospital funding in 2026–27
The Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) has released the Pricing Framework for Australian Public Hospital Services 2026–27 following public consultation.
The IHACPA Annual Report 2024–25 is now available
Over the past year, IHACPA continued to advance its core objective of promoting efficiency in the costs of health and aged care services across Australia. The agency’s dedication to transparent and evidence-based advice and decisions has ensured it remains widely truste...
Refundable accommodation deposits – New form now available
The Aged Care Act 2024 (the Act) started on 1 November 2025. IHACPA has updated the refundable accommodation deposit (RAD) application form to align with the Act and to further improve guidance for providers.
NDIS pricing reform opportunities what we’ve heard
The Australian Government asked us to undertake work to identify opportunities to reform the way NDIS pricing currently works.
IHACPA releases Residential Aged Care Pricing Advice 2025–26
The Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) has released the Residential Aged Care Pricing Advice 2025–26.
New research opportunity: National Industry PhD Scholarship in Health Economics – Virtual care in Australia
The Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA), in partnership with the Leeder Centre for Health Policy, Economics and Data at the University of Sydney, is proud to support a new National Industry PhD Scholarship focused on the future of virtual care in...
IHACPA calls on the aged care sector to help develop its residential aged care pricing advice
The Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) has released the Consultation Paper on the Pricing Framework for Australian Residential Aged Care Services 2026–27.