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Australian National Subacute and Non-Acute Patient Classification Version 5.0
17 December 2021The Australian National Subacute and Non-Acute Patient Classification (AN-SNAP) is a casemix classification used for activity based funding, clinical management and other purposes.
The Independent Hospital Pricing Authority (IHPA) has developed AN-SNAP Version 5.0 through detailed statistical analysis of public hospital activity and cost data, as well as consultation with jurisdictions, clinical experts and other subacute care stakeholders.
National Pricing Model Technical Specifications 2021–22
5 May 2021This document provides the technical specifications for how the Independent Hospital Pricing Authority (IHPA) developed the activity based funding models for the service streams to be funded for the National Efficient Price and the National Efficient Cost Determinations 2021–22.
Tier 2 Non-Admitted Services 2021–22
5 March 2021There 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.
National Efficient Cost Determination 2021–22
2 March 2021The Independent Hospital Pricing Authority (IHPA) is established under the National Health Reform Act 2011 (Cwlth) (the Act), and by virtue of section 131(1) of the Act is invested with the following functions relevant to this National Efficient Cost Determination 2021–22 (Determination):
National Efficient Price Determination 2021–22
2 March 2021The Independent Hospital Pricing Authority (IHPA) is established under the National Health Reform Act 2011 (Cwlth) (the Act), and by virtue of section 131(1) of the Act is invested with the following functions relevant to this National Efficient Price Determination 2021–22 (Determination):
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:
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 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.
AMHCC User Manual
13 June 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.
Tier 2 Non-Admitted Services Compendium 2018-19
16 March 2018The Tier 2 Non-Admitted Services Compendium provides guidance on the counting and classification rules associated with the Tier 2 Non-Admitted Services Classification (Tier 2).
Tier 2 Non-Admitted Services Definitions Manual 2018-19
16 March 2018The Tier 2 Non-Admitted Services Classification (Tier 2) supports the introduction of activity based funding (ABF) for non-admitted hospital services in the Australian public hospital system.
National Efficient Price Determination 2018-19
5 March 2018The 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 2018-19 (Determination):
National Efficient Cost Determination 2018-19
5 March 2018The 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 2018-19 National Efficient Cost Determination (Determination):
National Pricing Model Technical Specifications 2018-19
5 March 2018This document provides the technical specifications for how the Independent Hospital Pricing Authority (IHPA) developed the Activity Based Funding (ABF) models for the service streams to be funded for the National Efficient Price (NEP) and the National Efficient Cost (NEC) Determinations for 2018-19.
Report for the counting, costing and classifying of Non-Admitted Multidisciplinary Case Conferences (MDCCs) where patient is not present
17 May 2017IHPA commissioned a study of the counting, costing and classifying of multidisciplinary case conferences (MDCCs) for non-admitted patients, when the patient is not present. MDCCs have become a more common and important aspect of clinical care. The increasing complexity and specialisation in health care has driven the need for more formalised mechanisms for multidisciplinary collaboration.