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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.
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...
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...
Pricing Framework for Australian Public Hospital Services 2026–27 open for public consultation
The Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) has today released its Consultation Paper on the Pricing Framework for Australian Public Hospital Services 2026–27.
IHACPA Conference 2025 registrations are now open – secure your early bird price
The Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) is pleased to announce that early bird registrations for the IHACPA Conference 2025 are now open. The conference will be held in Adelaide, South Australia from 5 to 7 August 2025.
IHACPA releases National Efficient Price and National Efficient Cost Determinations for 2025–26
The Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) has released the National Efficient Price (NEP) and National Efficient Cost (NEC) Determinations for 2025–26.
Celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025
The Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) is celebrating this International Women’s Day (IWD) by acknowledging the many skilled and talented women who contribute to and support our ongoing program of work
Conference call for abstracts
The call for abstracts is now open.