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James Downie Executive Director

NHCDC Strategic Review Next Steps. James Downie Executive Director . The NHCDC was established in the early 90’s Voluntary collection primarily for the purpose of classification development (DRGs) Run by DoHA Now in the 16 th year. Introduction.

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James Downie Executive Director

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  1. NHCDC Strategic Review Next Steps James DownieExecutive Director

  2. The NHCDC was established in the early 90’s Voluntary collection primarily for the purpose of classification development (DRGs) Run by DoHA Now in the 16th year Introduction

  3. Well regarded nationally and internationally Historically some significant inconsistencies between states. National Hospital Cost Data Collection

  4. Activity Based Funding 2008 NPA recognised NHCDC as key piece of infrastructure Significant work has been carried out to increase national consistency NHCDC moved to IHPA on creation in December 2011 Consistency and comparability increased significantly in Round 15

  5. NHCDC is the primary source of cost information in the NEP Significantly increased importance – directly determines Commonwealth funding to LHNs National Efficient Price

  6. Strategic Review IHPA commissioned PwC to undertake review Governance Data inputs Standards and methodologies Outputs/Reporting

  7. Strategic Review PwC sought input from 148 stakeholders Jurisdictions Hospitals Researchers IHPA

  8. 20 recommendations Not yet endorsed by Pricing Authority Strategic Review

  9. Governance, communication, transparency Define strategic purpose and role New NHCDC Advisory Committee Data governance framework Communications plan Revamp public reporting

  10. Standards and compliance Rationalise data set specifications Drop date of service field Consider intermediate product costs Develop compliance mechanisms with states and territories

  11. Standards and compliance Industry involvement in standards, quality framework and compliance framework development Review version 3 of AHPCS as priority Develop supporting materials to develop national skills base

  12. Timelines IHPA should release NHCDC products earlier IHPA should revise submission timelines

  13. Private sector Work collaboratively to drive private sector participation Private sector representation on NHCDC Advisory Committee Address private sector concerns about standards Work to determine format for published dataset in future years

  14. Next steps Report goes to Pricing Authority 31 May Health ministers have 45 days to review prior to public release.

  15. More information www.ihpa.gov.au

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