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Q&A webinar series
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The Independent Hospital Pricing Authority (IHPA) was pleased to release a webinar series as part of its educational offering for local and international health professionals.
Activity Based Funding Conference
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In May 2022 health professionals from around Australia and across the world came together for the ninth Activity Based Funding Conference series. 47 people who shared their research and insights to drive improvements in the delivery of healthcare services.
Aged Care Pricing Commissioner Annual Report 2020-21
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The Annual Report of the Aged Care Pricing Commissioner covers the Commissioner’s operations for the year 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021 in accordance with Section 95B-12 of the Aged Care Act 1997.
Management of Confidential Jurisdictional Information Protocol
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The Management of Confidential Jurisdictional Information Protocol outlines the limited and prescribed purpose for which the Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority can collect and analyse confidential jurisdictional information and the processes and controls in place to prevent unauthorised access and disclosure to unauthorised parties.
IHPA Annual Report 2020–21
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Independent Hospital Pricing Authority (IHPA) Annual Report for financial year 2020–21.
Methodology for Determining the Benchmark Price for Prostheses in Australian Public Hospitals
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The Independent Hospital Pricing Authority’s (IHPA) primary function is to calculate and deliver an annual national efficient price (NEP). The NEP is a major determinant of the level of Australian Government funding for public hospital services and provides a price signal or benchmark for the efficient cost of providing public hospital services. The 2021–22 Federal Budget, released in May 2021, included a measure to modernise and improve the private health insurance Prostheses List. This measure will better align the price set for medical devices on the Prostheses List for private providers with those paid for in competitive markets, such as the public hospital system. IHPA has been requested to establish the benchmark price that is paid for prostheses in the public sector, in order that the gap between the public sector benchmark price and the prices (also referred to as Prostheses List benefits) currently mandated on the Prostheses List can be determined. IHPA released a Consultation Paper on a Methodology for Determining the Benchmark Price for Prostheses in Australian Public Hospitals (the Consultation Paper) on 6 September 2021. The Consultation Paper sought feedback on the key issues to assist IHPA in preparing the report to the Commonwealth Department of Health regarding the benchmark price for prostheses in the public sector.
Consultation Paper on a Methodology for Determining the Benchmark Price for Prostheses in Australian Public Hospitals
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The Independent Hospital Pricing Authority’s (IHPA) primary function is to calculate and deliver an annual national efficient price of public hospital services. The 2021–22 Federal Budget, released in May 2021, included a measure to modernise and improve the private health insurance Prostheses List. Under this measure, the Department of Health will implement reforms in conjunction with IHPA to reduce the cost of medical devices used in the private health sector and streamline access to new medical devices. IHPA developed the Consultation Paper on a Methodology for Determining the Benchmark Price for Prostheses in Australian Public Hospitals to seek feedback from stakeholders on the proposed approach for establishing the benchmark price for prostheses. The consultation papers sought public comment on a number of key aspects in relation to IHPA’s work in this area, including data sources, benchmark price calculation and legitimate differences between the public and private sectors that should be accounted for in setting the benchmark price. Public consultation was open from Monday 6 September 2021 to Friday 1 October 2021. The feedback and comments received through the consultation process will be incorporated into the Methodology for Determining the Benchmark Price for Prostheses in Australian Public Hospitals.
Australian Hospital Patient Costing Standards Version 4.1
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The Australian Hospital Patient Costing Standards (AHPCS) provide direction for hospital patient costing through the development of standards for specific elements of the costing process and reporting requirements.