Publications

National Hospital Cost Data Collection Report, Public Sector, Round 23 (Financial year 2018–19)

The National Hospital Cost Data Collection (NHCDC) Report and infographic present the results from the Round 23 NHCDC (financial year 2018–19).

These documents describe the hospital costs submitted by jurisdictions for the following activity streams:

National Hospital Cost Data Collection (NHCDC), Private Hospital Report, Round 22 (Financial year 2017 – 18)

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 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)

The 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:

National Hospital Cost Data Collection, Public Hospitals Cost Report, Round 16, (Financial year 2011-12)

This NHCDC Australian Public Hospitals Cost report includes the results of participation across the various jurisdictions. The reports 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, Data Set Specifications, Round 16 (Financial year 2011-12)

IHPA is responsible for determining relevant data set specifications to enable Activity Based Funding. These specifications have been developed in collaboration with IHPA’s committees and working groups.

National Hospital Cost Data Collection, Independent Financial Review, Round 16 (Financial 2011-12)

The 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. 

National Hospital Cost Data Collection, Public Hospitals Cost Report, Round 15 (Financial Year 2010-11)

This NHCDC Australian Public Hospitals Cost report includes the results of participation across the various jurisdictions. The reports 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.