Cost impact of hospital acquired diagnoses and impacts for funding based on quality signals

Authors

Jim Pearse, University of WollongongFollow
Deniza Mazevska, Health Policy Analysis
Terri Jurgens Jackson, University of Melbourne

RIS ID

101381

Publication Details

Pearse, J., Mazevska, D. & Jackson, T. (2015). Cost impact of hospital acquired diagnoses and impacts for funding based on quality signals. BMC Health Services Research, 15(Suppl 2) (A7), 1-2.

Abstract

Background Internationally, there have been efforts to adjust hospital funding based on the quality of care provided by the hospital. A variety of approaches has been used by different countries and payers. Incorporating quality signals into activity-based funding is also a possibility for Australia. This study set out to explore the cost impact of potentially poor quality care in Australian hospitals, and to understand the implications from a funding perspective.