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National Hospital Cost Data Collection, Data Request Specifications, Round 24 (Financial Year 2019-20)
30 July 2020The National Hospital Cost Data Collection (NHCDC) Data Request Specifications (DRS) contain detailed guidance regarding the submission of Round 24 NHCDC data.
National Hospital Cost Data Collection (NHCDC), Private Hospital Report, Round 22 (Financial year 2017 – 18)
17 April 2020The 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 22 (financial year 2017-18) of the NHCDC for acute admitted care provided by overnight private hospitals.
National Hospital Cost Data Collection Report, Public Sector, Round 22 (Financial year 2017-18)
11 February 2020The National Hospital Cost Data Collection (NHCDC) Report, infographics and articles present the results from the Round 22 NHCDC (financial year 2017-18).
These documents describe the hospital costs submitted by jurisdictions for the following activity streams:
NHCDC Round 22 Independent Financial Review 2017-18
11 February 2020The National Hospital Cost Data Collection (NHCDC) is the primary data collection that the Independent Hospital Pricing Authority (IHPA) relies on to calculate the national efficient price used for the funding of public hospital services. To ensure that the quality of NHCDC data is robust and fit-for-purpose, IHPA commissions an independent financial review to assess whether all participating hospitals have included appropriate costs and patient activity.
IHPA Annual Report 2018–19
15 October 2019This report was prepared in accordance with the requirements of the National Health Reform Act 2011 and section 46 of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013. The report includes IHPA's audited Financial Statements, as required by section 42 of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act.
National Hospital Cost Data Collection, Data Request Specifications, Round 23, (Financial year 2018-19)
2 August 2019The National Hospital Cost Data Collection (NHCDC) Data Request Specifications (DRS) contain detailed guidance regarding the submission of Round 23 NHCDC data.
National Hospital Cost Data Collection, AR-DRG Cost Weight tables V8.0x, Round 21 (Financial year 2016-17)
20 June 2019National Hospital Cost Data Collection Report, Public Sector, Round 21 (Financial year 2016-17)
12 March 2019The NHCDC Report and infographics present the results from Round 21 NHCDC (Financial Year 2016-17).
These documents describe the hospital costs submitted by jurisdictions for the following activity streams:
- admitted acute
- non-admitted
- emergency department
- mental health
- sub-acute and non-acute.
The Appendix Tables present detailed results from the collection by activity stream and jurisdiction.
National Hospital Cost Data Collection Report, Public Sector, Round 21 (Financial year 2016-17)
12 March 2019The NHCDC Report and infographics present the results from Round 21 NHCDC (Financial Year 2016-17).
These documents describe the hospital costs submitted by jurisdictions for the following activity streams:
- admitted acute
- non-admitted
- emergency department
- mental health
- sub-acute and non-acute.
The Appendix Tables present detailed results from the collection by activity stream and jurisdiction.
National Hospital Cost Data Collection, Independent Financial Review, Round 21 (Financial year 2016-17)
14 February 2019The National Hospital Cost Data Collection (NHCDC) is the primary data collection that the Independent Hospital Pricing Authority (IHPA) relies on to calculate the National Efficient Price used for the funding of public hospital services. To ensure that the quality of NHCDC data is robust and fit-for-purpose, IHPA commissions an independent financial review to assess whether all participating hospitals have included appropriate costs and patient activity.
Reporting of Round 20 Cost-Buckets by AN-SNAP class, national level
10 December 2018This table presents cost bucket level cost data from Round 20 of the National Hospital Cost Data Collection (NHCDC) for all end classes identified in the Australian National Sub and Non-Acute Patients (AN-SNAP) classification.
IHPA Annual Report 2017-18
17 October 2018This report was prepared in accordance with the requirements of the National Health Reform Act 2011 and section 46 of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013. The report is a formal accountability document that details the activities of the Independent Hospital Pricing Authority (IHPA) from 1 July 2017 – 30 June 2018.
National Hospital Cost Data Collection, Data Request Specifications v1.0, Round 22, (Financial Year 2017-18)
16 October 2018The National Hospital Cost Data Collection (NHCDC) Data Request Specifications (DRS) list the data elements to be submitted to IHPA and include the validation rules which will be applied to the data on submission.
National Hospital Cost Data Collection, Public Hospitals Cost Report, Round 20 (Financial year 2015-16)
7 March 2018This NHCDC Australian Public Hospitals Cost report includes the result of participation across the various jurisdictions. The report investigates a number of specific questions relating to hospital costs for admitted, non-admitted and emergency department services. The report includes jurisdiction level data and the national cost weight tables.
National Hospital Cost Data Collection, Private Hospital Cost Report, Round 20 (Financial year 2015-16)
13 February 2018The 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 20 (financial year 2015-16) of the NHCDC for acute admitted care provided by overnight private hospitals.