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AECC Version 1.1 Final Report
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This final report provides the detailed statistical analysis undertaken in the development of the Australian Emergency Care Classification (AECC) Version 1.1, including the key changes to the classification and methodology of the refinement.
National Hospital Cost Data Collection (NHCDC) Public Sector 2023-24
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The National Hospital Cost Data Collection (NHCDC) for the public sector, collected through the states and territories, is the primary data collection used to develop the national efficient price
Governance Framework for the Development of the Australian Mental Health Care Classification
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The Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority undertakes the development of classifications for mental health care.The Governance Framework for the Development of the Australian Mental Health Care Classifications outlines the classification development, approval process and the guiding principles that are the result of the classification development cycle.
Three Year Data Plan
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The Three Year Data Plan is supported by the Data Compliance Policy, which describes the process and criteria by which IHACPA will publicly report on compliance by jurisdictions with the data requirements and data submission dates specified in the Three Year Data Plan.
Data Compliance Policy
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The Data Compliance Policy describes the process and criteria by which the Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) will publicly report on compliance by jurisdictions with the data requirements and data submission dates specified in the current Three Year Data Plan 2024–25 to 2026–27. The purpose of this policy is to provide a published record of jurisdictional compliance. It does not capture the full data quality assurance process which is outlined in the IHACPA Data Quality Assurance Framework.Previous versions of the policy are available in the table below.
IHACPA Work Program and Corporate Plan 2024–25
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The Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) Work Program and Corporate Plan 2024–25 has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of section 225 of the National Health Reform Act 2011 and section 35(1)(b) of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 for the reporting periods 2024–25 to 2027–28.
National Pricing Model Consultation Policy
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The National Pricing Model Consultation Policy outlines the guiding principles and consultative processes associated with the development of the national efficient price and national efficient cost determinations and proposed changes that materially impact the application of the national funding model, including the parameters for progression from shadow pricing to pricing.The National Pricing Model Consultation Policy was previously known as the Alterations to the National Pricing Model Framework.The current version of this policy is Version 4.0.Previous versions of the policy are available in the table below
Shadow Pricing Guidelines
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The Shadow Pricing Guidelines outline the principles and timeframes for commencing shadow pricing and reporting requirements during the shadow pricing period in the development and implementation of new or changed activity based funding classification systems, to provide clear guidance to jurisdictions.The current version of this policy is Version 4.0.Previous versions of the policy are available in the table below.
National Pricing Model Stability Policy
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The National Pricing Model Stability Policy describes the principles and processes the Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority is guided by in its analysis and consideration of year-on-year stability of price weights, adjustments and national efficient price and national efficient cost model parameters. This includes consideration of data preparation to account for material issues with data quality or data completeness and national impacts on the Australian health care
Assessment of Adjustments to the National Pricing Model Policy
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The Assessment of Adjustments to the National Pricing Model Policy outlines the considerations underpinning the Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority’s (IHACPA) assessment of proposed adjustments to the national pricing model to address legitimate and unavoidable cost variations in the delivery of public hospital services.
Support at Home Costing Study 2023 Final Report
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The Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) engaged Ernst and Young to undertake a Support at Home costing study in 2023 to understand, collect, and analyse cost and activity data.
Tier 2 Non-Admitted Services 2024-25
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The key publications that support the Tier 2 Non-Admitted Services Classification (Tier 2) are the Tier 2 Non-Admitted Services Definition Manual and the Tier 2 Non-Admitted Services Compendium.