Casemix

Terms of reference for CCCA

This page displays information about the terms of reference for Clinical Casemix Committee of Australia (CCCA).

1. To make recommendations to the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing (DoHA) on modifications to Australian casemix classifications (such as AN-DRGs). Such recommendations are to be based on clinical evaluation following consideration by the clinical professions.
2. To provide clinical input and make recommendations to DoHA concerning developmental work on modifications to casemix classification systems (such as ambulatory, sub/non-acute and mental health classifications).
3. To provide feedback to clinical professions on Australian casemix classifications (such as the AR-DRG and ambulatory classifications), and the reasons for inclusion or exclusion of recommended changes or adoption of particular classifications or strategies.
4. To provide critical input to the Department when differing clinical views arise, and the final clinical review of casemix issues is required by DoHA.
5. To advise DoHA about representatives of particular specialities (eg. from the Clinical Classification and Coding Groups (CCCGs) or Colleges), who could act as advisers on matters of detail.
6. To liaise with, and provide clinical advice on casemix matters to State/Territory health authorities, public and private hospitals, hospital associations, the health insurance industry, and others as requested by DoHA.
7. To undertake and advise DoHA on clinical casemix education.
8. To advise DoHA on the development and implementation of casemix measures in regard to quality of health care, by developing close liaison with the Australian Council for Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC).
9. To provide clinical representation and input to other casemix activities as required.