Emergency departments in NSW are primarily funded via an Activity Based Funding (ABF) model.
The model was established as part of the National Health Reform Agreement. ABF is a reimbursement model that allocates financial resources based on the volume and complexity of the healthcare services provided. Emergency department patient presentations are grouped according to the Australian Emergency Care Classification, which determines the level of funding provided.
Frequently asked questions on ABF (PDF 201.3 KB)
Value based healthcare
Value-based healthcare considers healthcare outcomes, cost, patient and staff experience. When planning, delivering and evaluating emergency care it is important to consider all these elements.
NSW Ministry of Health
Australian Emergency Care Classification
A classification system for emergency care services in Australia that uses principal diagnosis and takes into account patient complexity factors.
Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA)