Data Assurance Framework
Improving data quality
Since 2007, the Audit Commission has delivered an assurance programme for Payment by Results (PbR), the NHS tariff for paying acute hospitals. Our work comprises analysis, research, pilot reviews, benchmarking and an audit programme that has checked the accuracy of over £200 million of payments under PbR.
The focus of our work is to improve the quality of data that underpins payments under PbR, but the data we review is also of wider importance to the NHS as it’s used to plan and oversee healthcare provision. It also supports effective commissioning.
The development of the award winning National Benchmarker allows PCTs and trusts to review and identify not only data quality issues but also to review efficiency and productivity. It is the only independent and comprehensive data quality programme within the NHS.
Payment by Results Data Assurance Framework: Report on Assuring Mental Health Currencies
Payment by Results Data Assurance Framework: Report on Assuring Mental Health Currencies (July 2013), summarises the findings of reviews undertaken at nine mental health trusts and their commissioners between October 2012 and January 2013. This work was undertaken, by Capita Business Services Limited, in support of the Audit Commission’s programme of PbR data assurance, which is transferring to the Department of Health.
If you have any questions about this work please contact: David Aldous, Associate Controller, Audit Technical Support via email: d-aldous@audit-commission.gsi.gov.uk
PbR data assurance framework 2012/13
Guidance for commissioners and their providers
This guidance provides detail for commissioners and providers on the audit programme and pilot work being undertaken in 2012/13.
Guidance for commissioners and their providers
Results from PbR Data Assurance Framework audits from 2007 to 2012 are available and hosted on our archived website.
Work programme
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 year of a Commission managed Framework.
Details of the full programme were published in March 2012.
Summary of 2012/13 PbR audit results (password protected)