Publications
Management of Confidential Jurisdictional Information Protocol
8 July 2019The purpose of the Management of Confidential Jurisdictional Information Protocol is to advise jurisdictions of the processes and controls adopted by IHPA in managing confidential jurisdictional information as part of its rolling Three Year Data Plan.
Assessment of Legitimate and Unavoidable Cost Variations Framework V2.3
5 July 2019A jurisdiction may request IHPA to consider any legitimate and unavoidable costs in the delivery of public hospital services. The purpose of this Framework is to assist jurisdictions in making submissions to IHPA on this issue, to layout the process which IHPA will follow in assessing submissions, and the process to determine adjustments to the NEP.
Impact of New Health Technology Framework
4 July 2019The Impact of New Health Technology Framework (the Framework) outlines the process by which IHPA, via its Clinical Advisory Committee (CAC), will monitor and review the impact of new health technologies on the existing classifications in order to accurately account for them in the pricing of public hospital services.
In consultation with the CAC, IHPA will:
Cost-shifting and Cross-Border Dispute Resolution Framework
4 July 2019This Framework outlines the processes to investigate cross-border and cost-shifting disputes following a request by a health minister to ensure the timely, equitable and transparent management of these disputes.
IHPA Work Program 2019-20
27 June 2019As prescribed in Section 225 of the National Health Reform Act 2011 (the Act), the objectives of the IHPA Work Program are to:
National Hospital Cost Data Collection, AR-DRG Cost Weight tables V8.0x, Round 21 (Financial year 2016-17)
20 June 2019Tier 2 Non-Admitted Services 2012-13
18 June 2019Tier 2 Non-Admitted Services 2013-14
18 June 2019Tier 2 Non-Admitted Services 2014-15
18 June 2019Tier 2 Non-Admitted Services 2015-16
18 June 2019Tier 2 Non-Admitted Services 2016-18
18 June 2019Tier 2 Non-Admitted Services 2018-19
18 June 2019There are three key publications that support the Tier 2 Non-Admitted Services Classification.
Tier 2 Non-Admitted Services Definitions Manual: This document provides the structural overview of the classification and the definition of each of the Tier 2 classes.
Tier 2 Non-Admitted Services 2019-20
18 June 2019There are three key publications that support the Tier 2 Non-Admitted Services Classification.
Tier 2 Non-Admitted Services Definitions Manual: This document provides the structural overview of the classification and the definition of each of the Tier 2 classes.
Consultation Paper on the Pricing Framework for Australian Public Hospital Services 2020-21
14 June 2019The Independent Hospital Pricing Authority (IHPA) released its Consultation Paper on the Pricing Framework for Australian Public Hospital Services 2020-21. Public consultation was open from Friday, 14 June to 5:00pm Monday, 15 July 2019.
National Hospital Cost Data Collection: Private Hospital Report, Round 21 (2016-17)
16 May 2019National Hospital Cost Data Collection, Private Hospital Cost Report, Round 21 (Financial year 2016-17)
The private sector National Hospital Cost Data Collection (NHCDC) is a voluntary collection that produces a range of hospital cost and activity information by the Australian Refined Diagnosis Related Groups (AR-DRG). This report includes the findings from Round 21 (financial year 2016-17) of the NHCDC for acute admitted care provided by overnight private hospitals.