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Casemix Funding James Downie A/ Project Director, National Reform Projects

Casemix Funding James Downie A/ Project Director, National Reform Projects

National Health Reforms National Health Reform i) 2008 NPA – “National ABF System” ii)

National Health Reforms National Health Reform i) 2008 NPA – “National ABF System” ii) 2010 COAG – “Dominant Funder” iii) 2011 COAG – “Transparency, Transparency and Transparency” But 1 common theme – National ABF, National Efficient Price, based on nationally consistent costing. ABF starts 1 July 2012

National Reform Agreement From 2014, the Commonwealth will contribute 45% of “efficient growth” funding.

National Reform Agreement From 2014, the Commonwealth will contribute 45% of “efficient growth” funding. From 2016, this increases to 50%. Overtime, the Commonwealth’s share of funding may increase. There is a guarantee of a minimum $16. 4 B in additional Commonwealth funding by 2020.

ABF Proposal 2008 NPA recognises differing degrees of development of various workstreams. Admitted Acute

ABF Proposal 2008 NPA recognises differing degrees of development of various workstreams. Admitted Acute was completed in June 2010. Outpatients, ED, Sub Acute and Mental Health was scheduled for June 30 2012. 2010 and 2011 Agreements propose “proxy” classifications for the underdeveloped areas.

What is ABF? ? A method of allocating funds Based on activity or outputs

What is ABF? ? A method of allocating funds Based on activity or outputs Funding based on agreed volume & price Funding that provides equity, transparency & accountability A platform for driving technical efficiency

So what is this ABF thing… The Australian Feb 26 2011

So what is this ABF thing… The Australian Feb 26 2011

Casemix: Misconceptions vs Actual Case

Casemix: Misconceptions vs Actual Case

But is it perfect? ? NO! Not everything can be output funded – very

But is it perfect? ? NO! Not everything can be output funded – very high cost, statewide services, specialist hospitals Measures and rewards outputs – no measure of outcomes Potential for perverse incentives

General Principles Every Patient Type Identified (acute, sub acute, mental health) Every Patient Classified

General Principles Every Patient Type Identified (acute, sub acute, mental health) Every Patient Classified (eg DRG B 77 Z – Headache) Patients Costed Cost weights and prices calculated

Limitations of a basic casemix model One cost weight applied to each and every

Limitations of a basic casemix model One cost weight applied to each and every patient in a DRG Not every patient in a DRG needs exactly the same level of care Creates financial risk to providers & purchasers of health care

Cost versus time in hospital Patient Cost versus Time in Hospital Total Cost $

Cost versus time in hospital Patient Cost versus Time in Hospital Total Cost $ Days in Hospital

Financial risk versus time Financial risk versus Time in Hospital Total Cost $ F

Financial risk versus time Financial risk versus Time in Hospital Total Cost $ F i n a n c i a l Cost > Payment Fixed Payment Cost < Payment R i s k Days in Hospital

Victorian casemix model: WIES (Weighted Inlier Equivalent Separations) Adjusts cost weights for patients with

Victorian casemix model: WIES (Weighted Inlier Equivalent Separations) Adjusts cost weights for patients with different types of stay Extended hospital stay (high outlier) Typical hospital stay (inlier) Short hospital stay (low outlier) Same day & overnight care Allocates additional cost weights for special types of care (copayments) Patients requiring ventilation support in ICUs Some specific conditions & treatments

Cost weight adjustments for length of stay (IES) Average Cost 1. 00 Low Boundary

Cost weight adjustments for length of stay (IES) Average Cost 1. 00 Low Boundary AVG Length of stay (days) High Boundary

Setting DRG boundaries Victorian uses multiplicative boundaries For most DRGs: • Low boundary =

Setting DRG boundaries Victorian uses multiplicative boundaries For most DRGs: • Low boundary = 1/3 * Ave LOS • High boundary = 3 * Ave LOS For a minority of DRGs: • Low boundary = 2/3 * Ave LOS • High boundary = 3/2 * Ave LOS

Cost weights are updated every financial year To ensure funding policy captures Latest cost

Cost weights are updated every financial year To ensure funding policy captures Latest cost data More activity (hospitals & separations) Changes in clinical practice New technologies New policy initiatives Updated policy • Refresh boundaries • Refresh same-day DRG status

WIES Targets DH agrees to fund a set number of WIES (Target) Variable payment

WIES Targets DH agrees to fund a set number of WIES (Target) Variable payment for each HS = WIES Target * WIES price Hospitals largely decide which DRGs to fund Target payments are made by instalments through a financial year

Why different WIES prices? Payment = WIES Value x WIES Prices vary by: Hospital

Why different WIES prices? Payment = WIES Value x WIES Prices vary by: Hospital type • Different economies of scale • Remoteness Patient type • Different funding mechanisms

How much cost does WIES price cover? About 70 -80% of the average cost

How much cost does WIES price cover? About 70 -80% of the average cost of treating a patient WIES price not set to cover 100% of cost Other sources of funding (e. g. grants) Change in WIES price should match change in overall average cost of treating a patient

Grant funding Types of grants Teaching and Research New technology Specified grants for specific

Grant funding Types of grants Teaching and Research New technology Specified grants for specific reasons Incentive schemes Compensation grants Other funds Donations, research grants, canteen, laundry services, etc. These additional funding steams mean that WIES on average reimburses ~70 -80% of actual cost

Questions?

Questions?

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