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Improving data quality in the NHS - Annual report on the PbR assurance programme 2010
National study
26 August 2010
Payment by Results data assurance framework 2008/09 - Key messages from Year 2 of the national clinical coding audit programme
National study
27 August 2009

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Reports and studies: Payment by Results

 
 
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Improving data quality in the NHS
Annual report on the PbR assurance programme 2010
26 August 2010
Since 2007 we have looked at over £200 million of payments as part of the Payment by Results data assurance programme. Our report, ‘Improving data quality in the NHS’ summarises the programme results.
Payment by Results data assurance framework 2008/09
Key messages from Year 2 of the national clinical coding audit programme
27 August 2009
This report presents the key findings and analysis of the 2008/09 national clinical coding audit programme managed by the Audit Commission under the Payment by Results (PbR) Data Assurance Framework.
Figures you can trust
Briefing on data quality in the NHS
9 April 2009
This briefing builds on the findings of our work on the Payment by Results data assurance framework and reviews the results of current data quality programmes
PbR data assurance framework 2007/08
Findings from the first year of the national clinical coding audit programme
28 August 2008
This report contains the summary analysis from the Payment by Results (PbR) clinical coding audit programme undertaken at all acute NHS trusts in England in 2007/08.
The right result?
Payment by results 2003-07
14 February 2008
This report examines the NHS's experience with Payment by Results (PbR) since it was introduced.
Early lessons from payment by results
11 October 2005
Payment by results (PbR) is the financial regime that the majority of hospital and community services in the NHS use.
Payment by results update
Key issues and questions for trust and PCT boards to consider after the first year
16 June 2005
Payment by results is now a reality for most NHS bodies. Foundation trusts have been operating the system since April 2004 and NHS trusts, for elective care only, from April 2005.
Introducing payment by results
Getting the balance right for the NHS and taxpayers
27 July 2004
Payment by results involves a complete change to NHS funding.