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Mental health phase of care Inter-rater reliability (IRR) study - Final report
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The Inter-rater reliability study final report was approved by the Pricing Authority in April 2017. The primary aims of the study were to test the inter-rater reliability of the mental health phase of care instrument, gather information about the clinicians' views of the mental health phase of care, identifying ways of increasing the clarity to reduce the ambiguity of the instrument, and to provide recommendations on how the instrument may be refined.The results from the Inter-rater reliability study will contribute to the further refinement of the mental health phase of care and the Australian Mental Health Care Classification.
IHPA releases Consultation Paper on Pricing Framework for Australian Public Hospital Services 2018-19
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The Independent Hospital Pricing Authority (IHPA) today released its Consultation Paper on the Pricing Framework for Australian Public Hospital Services 2018-19. The consultation is open to the public until Thursday 17 August 2017.
IHPA releases Work Program 2017-18
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The Independent Hospital Pricing Authority (IHPA) has released its Work Program 2017-18, following a period of public consultation.
AR-DRG Version 9.0
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The Australian Refined Diagnosis Related Group (AR-DRG) Version 9.0 was implemented from 1 July 2018 and is the Australian Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) patient classification system that provides a clinically meaningful way of relating the types of patients treated in the hospital to the resources required by the hospital. AR-DRGs incorporate the ICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACS.
ICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACS Tenth Edition
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ICD-10-AM/ACHI/ACS Tenth Edition was implemented between 1 July 2017 and 30 June 2019 for classifying episodes of admitted patient care across Australian hospital services.
Consultation Paper on the Pricing Framework for Australian Public Hospital Services 2018–19
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The Independent Hospital Pricing Authority (IHPA) released its Consultation paper on the Pricing Framework for Australian Public Hospital Services 2018–19. Public consultation was open from Monday, 17 July 2017 to 5pm Thursday, 17 August 2017. IHPA’s Pricing Framework for Australian Public Hospital Services is revised and published each year. It outlines the principles, scope and methodology adopted by IHPA to determine the National Efficient Price (NEP) and the National Efficient Cost (NEC) Determinations for Australian public hospital services for the specific financial year.
Consultation paper on the Pricing Framework for Australian Public Hospital Services 2018–19
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The Independent Hospital Pricing Authority (IHPA) released its Consultation paper on the Pricing Framework for Australian Public Hospital Services 2018–19. Public consultation was open from Monday, 17 July 2017 to 5pm Thursday, 17 August 2017. IHPA’s Pricing Framework for Australian Public Hospital Services is revised and published each year. It outlines the principles, scope and methodology adopted by IHPA to determine the National Efficient Price (NEP) and the National Efficient Cost (NEC) Determinations for Australian public hospital services for the specific financial year.
IHPA Work Program 2017–18
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The Independent Hospital Pricing Authority (IHPA) Work Program has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of section 225 of the National Health Reform Act 2011.
Report for the counting, costing and classifying of Non-Admitted Multidisciplinary Case Conferences (MDCCs) where patient is not present
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IHPA commissioned a study of the counting, costing and classifying of multidisciplinary case conferences (MDCCs) for non-admitted patients, when the patient is not present. MDCCs have become a more common and important aspect of clinical care. The increasing complexity and specialisation in health care has driven the need for more formalised mechanisms for multidisciplinary collaboration. The study’s purpose was to develop an enhanced understanding of how MDCCs are conducted in clinical settings, the resources involved, the data collection requirements and finally, the feasibility of counting, classifying and costing MDCCs.
ED ICD-10-AM (Ninth Edition) Principal Diagnosis Short List - Quick Reference Guide for principal diagnosis reporting
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This document is a quick reference guide primarily for use by clinicians in the selection of the ED principal diagnosis code. There is also a comprehensive User guide for use by jurisdictions and data managers that provides additional detail as to the components and conventions used in the development of the short list.
IHPA releases Work Program 2017-18 for public comment
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The Independent Hospital Pricing Authority (IHPA) today released its draft Work Program 2017-18 for public consultation until Wednesday, 7 June 2017.
ED ICD-10-AM (Ninth Edition) Principal Diagnosis Short List – User Guide
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This document is for use primarily by jurisdictions and data managers and details the components of the short list, conventions used and specific guidelines for use. In addition to this document an abridged Quick Reference Guide for principal diagnosis reporting has been developed for use by clinicians responsible for selecting the principal diagnosis codes.