Publications

Data Compliance Policy

The IHPA Data Compliance Policy describes the process and criteria by which IHPA will publicly report on compliance by jurisdictions with the data requirements and data submission dates specified in the current Three Year Data Plan 2020–21 to 2022–23.

Fundamental Review of the National Efficient Price

The Fundamental Review of the National Efficient Price (NEP) was commissioned by IHPA to review the methodology underpinning the National Pricing Model. IHPA engaged Ernst & Young (EY), KPMG and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) to independently perform the review in close consultation with IHPA’s advisory committees.

Australian Teaching and Training Classification (ATTC) – Version 1.0 – User manual

This document provides background to the development of the new classification, explains the data elements and collection protocols, reporting requirements, and how the data is grouped.

Hospital Teaching, Training and Research Activities National Best Endeavours Data Set 2018-19 Technical Specifications for reporting

This document outlines the reporting requirements for the provision of data against the HTTRA NBEDS 2018-19 by state and territory health departments, including:

Australian Hospital Patient Costing Standards - Version 4.0

The Australian Hospital Patient Costing Standards (AHPCS) provide direction for hospital patient costing through the development of standards for specific elements of the costing process and reporting requirements.

The AHPCS Version 4.0 was developed through extensive consultation with jurisdictions and stakeholders.  The AHPCS Version 4.0 comprises:

National Efficient Price Determination 2016-17

The Independent Hospital Pricing Authority (Pricing Authority) is established under the National Health Reform Act 2011 (Cth) (the Act), and by virtue of section 131(1) of the Act is invested with the following functions relevant to this National Efficient Price (NEP) Determination 2016 (Determination):

National Efficient Price Determination 2015-16

The Independent Hospital Pricing Authority (Pricing Authority) is established under the National Health Reform Act 2011 (Cth) (the Act), and by virtue of section 131(1) of the Act is invested with the following functions relevant to this National Efficient Price (NEP) Determination 2015 (Determination):

(a) to determine the national efficient price for health care services provided by public hospitals where the services are funded on an activity basis;