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Payment by Results

Payment by Results (PbR) aims to support NHS modernisation by paying hospitals for the work they do, rewarding efficiency and quality. It also carries risks that need to be managed effectively both locally and nationally.

These pages guide you through Payment by Results policy, the data assurance framework and the support we provide through the assurance portal and the National Benchmarker.

 
 
Data Assurance Framework
18 July 2011
We have published the schedule of audits for the 2011/12 National assurance audit programme and we will shortly be publishing detailed guidance for Trusts and commissioners on aspects of the audit ...
Data definitions
13 January 2011
We are working with our partners to resolve some of the issues around the way data are defined under the Payment by Results system in the NHS.
National Benchmarker and assurance portal
18 July 2011
A powerful tool that compares acute hospital activity data, clinical coding and Payment by Results (PbR) related measures with other organisations. Updated to include information on reference costs.