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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.
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.
Australian Teaching and Training Classification (ATTC) – Version 1.0 – User manual
5 July 2018This 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.
Australian Teaching and Training Classification (ATTC) – Version 1.0 – Fact sheet
5 July 2018This document provides an overview of the content of the ATTC Version 1.0 including the scope, structure and relevant activities.
Hospital Teaching, Training and Research Activities National Best Endeavours Data Set 2018-19 Technical Specifications for reporting
5 July 2018This document outlines the reporting requirements for the provision of data against the HTTRA NBEDS 2018-19 by state and territory health departments, including:
Back-casting policy
15 June 2018The Back-casting Policy outlines the process IHPA follows when back-casting the NEP or the NEC for the purpose of the calculation of the Commonwealth’s funding, as set out in the NHRA (clause A40).
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.
National Hospital Cost Data Collection, Independent Financial Review, Round 20 (Financial year 2015-16)
17 January 2018The 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.