Briefing / Critical care reimbursement

Critical care is one of the most significant areas of NHS expenditure subject to the annual negotiation of local prices. The HFMA's National Payment Systems Special Interest Group is moving the debate forward in relation to the existing payment model and seeking to understand the current situation as a starting point for further discussion.
During September 2014 HFMA conducted a survey of NHS providers in relation to the income received from the provision of critical care services and the basis of current local prices. In total 25 organisations (both foundation and non-foundation) took part, although not every organisation answered every question.