Activity Based Funding Conference

Innovation and collaboration: Activity based funding for sustainability in health care

4 – 6 May 2022 | Hybrid event

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Key dates

5 Oct 2021

Abstract submissions open
8 Nov 2021

Registrations open
28 Jan 2022

Abstract submissions close
4 – 6 May 2022

Conference dates

Get ready for the next Activity Based Funding Conference, coming in May 2022.

For the first time, the Independent Hospital Pricing Authority (IHPA) is delivering its flagship conference with both in-person and virtual options for delegates – creating a flexible, accessible and unique hybrid experience.

IHPA invites delegates and presenters to connect, share knowledge and network across three eventful days.

Join us live in Brisbane, Australia, or connect virtually from wherever you are.

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Program highlights

Day 1

Wednesday 4 May 2022

Half-day morning workshops
Half-day afternoon workshops
Networking
Welcome drinks

Day 2

Thursday 5 May 2022

Conference open
Keynote speakers
Plenary sessions
Panel session
Concurrent sessions
Networking
Conference dinner

Day 3

Friday 6 May 2022

Keynote speakers
Plenary sessions
Panel discussions
Concurrent sessions
Networking
Conference close

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Get involved

Connect with your peers to share knowledge and discuss
‘Innovation and collaboration: Activity based funding for sustainability in health care’.

Present your research

Abstract submissions are now open. Submit an abstract for consideration for the opportunity to present a concurrent session in the program.

Abstract guidelines

What to expect

Read more about the sessions we have in store over the three-day scientific program.

Program

Past conference talks

Conference open and Acknowledgement of Country

Gurrawin

Future direction of activity based funding in light of the new Addendum to the National Health Reform Agreement 2020–25

Shane Solomon, Chair, Pricing Authority

Reimagining payment models to improve costs and care

Dr Ezekiel J. Emanuel

Live Q&A: Introduction to activity based funding with Prof Stephen Duckett

Prof Stephen Duckett

Panel discussion: Clinical perspectives of activity based funding

Dr Robert Herkes, Cathy Jones, A/Prof Alasdair MacDonald, Dr Linda Swan, Dr Zoe Wainer

Educational session: Ochres, paint history and national symbols

Gurrawin

Delivering value, improving outcomes in a post COVID world

Dr Sally Lewis

Impact of COVID-19 on healthcare delivery in Australia

Matt Page, Dr Emily Kirkpatrick, Dr Lucas de Toca

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Location

The in-person component of the Activity Based Funding Conference 2022 will be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre in Brisbane, Australia. More information regarding accommodation options and social function venues will be available soon.