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Changes in HCP and PHDB data specifications – 2024–25

This fact sheet outlines changes in the data specifications for Hospital Casemix Protocol (HCP) and Private Hospital Data Bureau (PHDB) data for the 2024–25 financial year. They take effect on 1 July 2024.

GT-Dental data specification – Insurer to department – 2024–25

The Hospital Casemix Protocol (HCP) data specification for General Treatment-Dental files for 2024–25 details the financial, clinical and demographic data that hospitals must provide private health insurers. Private health insurers must then provide this data to us. Effective from 1 July 2024.

HCP data specifications – HCP2 – Insurer to department – 2024–25

The Hospital Casemix Protocol (HCP) data specification for HCP2 files for 2024–25 details the financial, clinical and demographic data that hospitals must provide private health insurers. Private health insurers must then provide this data to us. Effective from 1 July 2024.

HCP data specifications – HCP1 – Insurer to department – 2024–25

The Hospital Casemix Protocol (HCP) data specification for HCP1 files for 2024–25 details the financial, clinical and demographic data that hospitals must provide private health insurers. Private health insurers must then provide this data to us. Effective from 1 July 2024.

HCP data specifications – Hospital to insurer – 2024–25

The Hospital Casemix Protocol (HCP) data specifications for HCP files details the financial, clinical and demographic data that hospitals must provide to private health insurers. Private health insurers must then provide this data to us. Effective from 1 July 2024.
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