Casemix
Casemix provides the health care industry with a consistent method of classifying types of patients, their treatment and associated costs. It includes developing and implementing casemix classifications, tools and services.
The Australian Casemix Glossary defines commonly used terms and abbreviations relating to casemix and Australian health services.
Casemix Conference 2008
The Casemix Conference was hosted by the Department of Health and Ageing in Adelaide on 16-19 November 2008. The theme was 'The Casemix Evolution: extending the boundaries'. The conference viewed casemix in the holistic manner, across acute, sub-acute and non-acute sectors, including:• Its place in broader health reforms;
• International approaches;
• Workforce issues; and
• Sustainability of our current approach to casemix.
To view the proceedings from the conference please visit the following web link: www.casemixconference2008.com.au/program.htm
Contact details
Questions relating to casemix should be directed to the Department, by post or email as follows:Classification Development Section
Healthcare Services Information Branch
MDP 47
Department of Health and Ageing
PO Box 9848
Canberra ACT 2601
E-mail: casemix.queries@health.gov.au
Program/Initiatives
- General Practice After Hours Program - Reporting Templates and Associated Guide
- Submissions
- General Practice After Hours Program
- Primary Health Strategy
- Dental services under Medicare
Publications
- Development of clinical prompts to enhance decision support tools related to the National Outcomes and Casemix Collection
- Developing a Casemix Classification for Mental Health Services: Summary
- Developing a Casemix Classification for Mental Health Services: Volume 1 Main Report
- Developing a Casemix Classification for Mental Health Services: Volume 2 Resource Materials