Welcome to the Independent Hospital Pricing Authority
The National Health Reform Agreement sets out the intention of the Australian Government and state and territory governments to work in partnership to improve health outcomes for all Australians. IHPA will set the national efficient price for public hospital services.The IHPA was established as a Statutory Authority on 15 December 2011 by the National Health Reform Act 2011. Dr Tony Sherbon has been appointed the acting Chief Executive Officer.
Under the NHRA the IHPA is responsible for critical aspects of a new nationally consistent approach to activity based funding of public hospitals and will continue the work program commenced by the Interim IHPA.
For more information on the Interim Authority and establishment of IHPA see the latest news links:
Independent Hospital Funding Umpire Laws Passed - Media Release The Hon Nicola Roxon MP 22 November 2011
Interim Independent Hospital Pricing Authority Underway - Media Release The Hon Nicola Roxon MP 01 September 2011
IHPA released a Draft Pricing Framework to guide the Authority in setting a NEP for public hospital services. Submissions from members of the public and interested parties are now closed. IHPA is currently assessing submissions to finalise the Pricing Framework for public release in mid May, 2012.
In the meantime, the Draft Pricing Framework can be viewed here.
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