Welcome to NCCH
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The National Centre for Classification in Health (NCCH) is a world leader in its field, with
expertise in the development and use of disease and intervention classifications, including high quality dissemination and education and
in the production and use of reliable coded health information.
NCCH plays a major role in the WHO Family of International Classifications (WHO-FIC) network, through the Australian Collaborating Centre.
It is located at and supported by one of Australia’s leading and largest universities,
the
University of Sydney.
Strategies
- Encourage expertise in classification of diseases and interventions
- Promote use of best classifications for purpose
- Support the user workforce through education and tools
- Promote understanding of strengths, limitations and interpretation of coded health
data
- Understand and promote synergy between classifications and casemix systems
- Understand and promote synergy between classifications and terminology systems
- Be an active participant in health information developments in Australia and internationally
- Participate and where appropriate lead international classification development
Business Drivers
- Provide user friendly products and assist in their use and adaptation for specific purposes
- Use sound financial and business practices and principles
- Ensure NCCH people have necessary skills and expertise