primary care gp fees Framework
Annual Statement of Reasonable GP Fee Increases
UPDATE 13 June 2008
Amendment to the 2007/08 Annual Statement of Reasonable GP Fee Increases
The Fees templates circulated last week have been amended following the identification of functional concerns which have now been rectified and are attached for you to circulate to PHOs as appropriate. These changes relate only to the updated template (now referenced as Option A). Specifically, the changes are:
In (revenue split)
- Revised Govt capitation rates (previous year adjusted by 2.798%)
- Also "Av utilisation rates" for information - since in this method these rate are integral.
In (co-payment template)
- Upgraded to be a similar format to Option B (Original format)
- Option A now also has worksheet protection activated.
Additionally, I have attached a Guidance Note to the Templates
Please circulate to all those who require the template. The template should be read in conjunction with the Fees Statement which was issued 30 May 2008 and is attached again with a cover note from the Lead CEO. Primary Care Portfolio Managers will be key district contacts to PHOs.
Joy Cooper
Lead Negotiator
On behalf of all DHBs
2008-09
Statement of reasonable GP Fees increase for 2008-09 June 08
Annual Statement of GP Fees 2008-2009
DHBNZ co-payment adjustment template OPTION A+ (29July08)xls.pdf
DHBNZ co-payment adjustable template OPTION B+ (29July08)xls.pdf
UPDATED 27 AUGUST 2007
Statement of reasonable GP Fees for 2007 ammendment.pdf (90KB)
DHBNZ co-payment adjustable template - LECG.xls (160KB)
Update 1 June 2007
Statement of Reasonable GP Fee Increases for 2007-08
The DHBs Statement of Reasonable GP Fee Increases for 2007/08 along with a copy of the LECG report for 2007-08 and an updated template for calculating the % increase under different ratios of capitation funding to patient co-payments are listed below.
DHBs’ Statement of Reasonable GP Fee Increases for 2007-08.pdf (9KB)
LECG Report on 2007-08 Annual Statement of Reasonable GP Fee Increases.pdf (223KB)
Co-payment Adjustment Template for 2007-08.xls (168KB)
Media Release 23rd January 2007
Release of the first Annual Statement of Reasonable GP Fee Increases
A benchmark level of a reasonable fee increase for GP fees patients pay has been set for the first time by the DHBs, spokesperson Dr Win Bennett said today on behalf of all DHBs.
The benchmark level sets out the reasonable fee increase for GP practices receiving Government funding. Fee increases may be less or more than this benchmark but any greater than the benchmark level triggers a review process which allows greater scrutiny of the reasonableness of the increase.
The greater scrutiny is provided by a regional fee review committee. Fee increases less than or equal to the benchmark will generally be automatically approved.
Setting the benchmark allows the Government to ensure that it is retaining value from its investment in primary care though its payments to GPs.
Dr Bennett said the benchmark level was set independently by an external consulting group and the report was now available on the DHBNZ website.
He said the DHBs owed thanks to the sector advisory group who added valuable insights into the process.
The benchmark level varies depending on the type of funding arrangements. A typical arrangement where a GP practice has 50% Government funding would have a benchmark of a 4.5% fee increase in the current financial year.
Dr Win Bennett
General Manger, Funding and Planning, Hawkes Bay DHB
On Behalf of all DHBs