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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.

 
 
Payment by Results (PbR) Data Assurance Framework: 2012/13 Programme
Improving the quality of contracting and commissioning data
2 March 2012
We have published our work programme for 2012/13. The Audit Commission is changing the arrangements for delivering the PbR data assurance framework. The programme in 2012/13 is likely to be the final ...
Data definitions
By definition: Improving data definitions and their use by the NHS
19 April 2012
A new Audit Commission briefing addresses key issues with data definitions that are a major cause of dispute within the NHS - it updates key guidance and looks at the underlying causes of these ...
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.