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Keep up to date with the latest aged care insights from Mirus Australia in the media
22.05.2025
Delivered care time has continued its upward trend, Mirus Australia’s May analysis shows.
20.05.2025
Almost four in five aged care leaders who responded to a recent Mirus Australia survey say they feel only somewhat prepared for the 1 July sector reforms.
16.05.2025
Just how prepared are aged care providers ahead of the sector-defining introduction of a new Aged Care Act? Well, according to Mirus Australia, they are ‘somewhat prepared’ with six weeks to go.
29.04.2025
Aged care consultancy firm Mirus Australia’s April Industry Analysis shows total care time has increased from February to March despite registered nurse time decreasing, but data scientist Tyler Fisher says causation can be tricky to determine.
29.04.2025
March proved to be a good month for the aged care sector as the AN-ACC price increase boosted the average daily subsidy for providers. Meanwhile, 2025 wage boosts appear to be delivering positive flow-on effects as total direct care minutes bounced back from a February slump.
07.04.2025
In a recent webinar hosted by Mirus Australia, three industry leaders shared their insights into care minutes and staffing management. The trio shared valuable insights into the changes they have implemented in recent years.
28.03.2025
With a panel of three aged care provider executives sharing strategies on meeting care requirements during a workforce shortage, Mirus Australia’s webinar has drawn hundreds from the sector.
24.03.2025
A new survey by aged care consultancy Mirus Australia has revealed that while most providers acknowledge the pressure of care minute compliance, operational and staffing challenges—rather than financial shortfalls—are the biggest barriers to meeting targets.
19.03.2025
Aged care data analytics and advisory service Mirus Australia and aged care software management system Management Advantage have joined forces with an aim of delivering greater value to aged care providers.
14.02.2025
Residential aged care providers have expressed varying degrees of confidence following changes to Refundable Accommodation Deposits (RAD) guidelines allowing providers to set far higher prices without external approval.
11.12.2024
Residential aged care providers face a quick turnaround to prepare for new quality indicator reporting as additional staffing reporting requirements are likely to stretch already strained resources.
27.11.2024
Sector consultancy firm Mirus Australia is offering residential aged care providers personalised data-driven insights to help them maximise revenue potential.
26.11.2024
Many aged care providers are undervaluing Refundable Accommodation Deposits (RADs), leaving millions on the table.
30.10.2024
The Index measures the performance of the aged care sector, which can be used as a benchmarking tool for providers to track performance and shape strategy.
30.10.2024
Mirus Australia has teamed up with StewartBrown to launch the inaugural Aged Care Effectiveness Index to aid growth and improvement in the sector.
30.10.2024
This inaugural report provides an objective perspective on how effectively the sector is operating, with data-driven insights designed to guide improvements.
13.09.2024
While most aged care providers surveyed say that their funding and care minute strategies are functioning adequately, many are unsure, Mirus Australia poll finds.
06.09.2024
Just over half of respondents who attended a webinar hosted by the aged care advisory group disagreed with the statement they have proper applications in place managing their data safety and have no manual processes.
30.08.2024
Notable winners included Mirus Australia, who enjoyed success in the Technology – Business category, won the category for the Mirus Metrics AN-ACC funding application, and received a highly commended award for the Mirus AI platform.
21.08.2024
July data also shows RN care time exceeded mandatory 40-minute threshold.
20.08.2024
July saw a much-needed change in fortune for allied health minutes in residential care as a 20% jump led to a positive period for care minutes overall.
14.06.2024
Sixty percent of aged care leaders, responding to a survey conducted by Mirus Australia, agree that their businesses are financially enhanced under AN-ACC.
13.06.2024
There are mixed reactions to the AN-ACC funding model’s long-term impact with just over half of the sector responding to a Mirus Australia survey and confirming their business is financially better off compared to the previous Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI).
11.06.2024
Aged care leaders are adapting to new funding structures and considering innovative strategies, a new survey has found.
07.06.2024
A new survey by Mirus Australia of 233 aged care leaders from 170 organisations reveals the sector’s transition to the Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC) and its innovative strategies for financial sustainability.
27.05.2024
Artificial intelligence has roared into the mainstream world with AI-based systems more accessible than ever. With that rapid rise comes plenty of uncertainty and apprehension and many of us are still learning about how it can be adopted and best used.
22.05.2024
Adjustments have been made to the care minutes target, the government announced on Tuesday. The Department of Health and Aged Care has tweaked that directive saying providers can also meet 10 per cent of the RN target – 4.4 minutes (4 minutes and 24 seconds) – with care time delivered by an enrolled nurse.
21.05.2024
Aged care providers are standing on solid financial foundations after settling into a consistent run of form for their average daily subsidy and care minute totals in 2024, according to the latest findings from Mirus Australia.
01.05.2024
The ‘Moneyball’ revolution in baseball resonates deeply with the current situation in the aged care sector. Billy Beane’s famous quote, “We need to change the way we think about the game,” mirrors the imperative need for a paradigm shift in how we approach aged care in the era of AN-ACC.
22.04.2024
As care minutes dipped in March, auditors are catching providers using ineligible inclusions, in some cases leading to unannounced visits. But with strong occupancy rates and ADS activity many providers are performing well.
22.03.2024
AI can help us. It can provide us with performance improvement that a lot of businesses around the world are starting to benefit from. It will augment a lot of tasks with a lot of skilled understanding.
19.03.2024
This recorded webinar features a technology-focused discussion with representatives from leading organisations including Mirus founder Rob Covino.
06.03.2024
Develop a plan. Stay the course. Appoint local champions for technology and change. Do better or someone will come in and do it for you. Some pieces of advice industry leaders have for aged care providers regarding their digital transformation journey.
19.02.2024
Care minutes totals have bounced back after a seasonal holiday dip, but there is reason to take stock of AN-ACC management styles as the age of AN-ACC reclassifications continues to rise.
11.12.2023
Published care minute targets for this quarter have changed for most residential aged care services – including by more than a minute for 41 per cent of services.
06.12.2023
Aged care providers are receiving another major funding boost after the Government announced an additional $2.1 billion investment to increase the AN-ACC price from December 1.
05.12.2023
Fresh care minutes controversy has surfaced after the Government acknowledged it published inaccurate care minute targets that may have impacted some providers relying on Government data.
04.12.2023
Providers have been told by the federal government to calculate their own care minute targets in wake of revelations it has been publishing incorrect data for over a year.
29.11.2023
A lack of confidence in managing care minute data is one of the largest hurdles aged care providers currently face after Mirus Australia’s latest analysis of the Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC) transition.
21.11.2023
Aged care providers are continuing to fall short of the mandatory minutes of care residents should be receiving from registered nurses, new analysis shows.
21.11.2023
Mirus’ MIA, November edition release, has revealed the industry has surpassed an important milestone: the sector-wide care minute average of 200 minutes per resident per day.
20.10.2023
The data, which reflects nearly one-third of the residential aged care sector, still shows a shortfall in RN care minutes despite the increase, and with Mirus finding that 92% of facilities are under-reporting their care minutes, millions in funded rosters are not being reported.
19.10.2023
With mandated care minutes now in place, operators run a significant risk: let your occupancy drop and you may be over-spending on workforce. But reduce your staff by too much and you risk being caught out by the regulator. Could Hollywood provide a solution?
10.10.2023
From October 1st, care minutes are mandatory, but unfortunately, many aged care providers are still reliant on manual and retrospective processes to track and report on care minutes.
28.07.2023
Aged care providers have serious concerns about the toll the reforms may have on their teams and the sector in the coming year, says a survey.
05.07.2023
Almost all aged care leaders taking part in an industry survey say the sector’s funding is inadequate but only half think more opportunities to boost user pay revenue in accommodation and services is the solution.
29.06.2023
A new survey by the advisory group suggests that aged care providers are looking to overhaul their business models as the funding gap continues to widen.
11.05.2023
Operating efficiently is a shared goal of all the stakeholders in the industry, including residents, because it allows more funding to be directed towards care than towards administration.
12.01.2023
Our Quality, Risk and Compliance Lead Katie Airey shares her perspectives with Hello Leaders on the new Quality Indicators and how providers can prepare.
20.12.2022
The average daily subsidy residential aged care providers have received under the sector’s new funding model is below government projections, according to industry advisors and benchmarkers Mirus Australia.
15.12.2022
New data from advisory Mirus Australia highlights that the Department of Health’s predicted average daily subsidy (ADS) of $225 per bed per day fell short by $4, leaving $277 million on the table as providers build their understanding of the AN-ACC funding model.
16.04.2022
Aged care providers need to be looking closely at their workforce productivity, IT systems and data governance now if they want to come out on top with the commencement of AN-ACC. (This article is behind a pay wall).
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1.04.2022
The Budget has delivered providers an important piece in the puzzle in better understanding funding under the new model, but questions remain about whether it’s enough to meet incoming minimum staffing requirements.
8.03.2022
A report from aged care consultants Mirus Australia released last week and a forum it hosted showed most providers are yet to prepare for the new funding model, largely because of a lack of information on top of the intense response required to COVID and workforce issues.
AN-ACC webinar
3.03.2022
Mirus Australia has held a webinar to discuss the results of its AN-ACC survey, with several industry CEOs participating. The survey’s findings reveal that 70% of CEOs have done “little or nothing” to prepare for
AN-ACC, which replaces ACFI on 1 October.
24.02.2022
Aged care providers are ill-prepared for the incoming funding tool and pessimistic about maintaining current funding levels and the readiness of information systems, according to an industry report released today by Mirus Australia.
24.02.2022
The industry needs to do more to prepare for the implementation of the Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC) on 1 October, a study has warned. The survey by Mirus Australia found that 70% of CEOs have done “little or nothing” to get ready for AN-ACC.
24.02.2022
Mirus Australia has today released the report ‘A new era in aged care funding’ AN-ACC CEO Survey, highlighting the sentiments and readiness of aged care leaders towards the implementation of the AN-ACC funding tool that will replace ACFI from 1 October 2022.
27.01.2022
Aged care operators have until 13 March to prepare for system changes. From this date, providers will require web services ready software to access Services Australia’s systems, including its aged care web services which are used to submit aged care claims and data to Medicare.
09.12.2021
“How will AN-ACC change my current ACFI resources?” is a question that clients ask us regularly. To help answer that, CEO Andrew Farmer wrote an opinion piece outlining what we believe are the three key attributes for an ACFI coordinator in an AN-ACC world.
16.11.2021
Australian business leaders are realising their success won’t just be enhanced by their digital investment, it’ll be defined by it. Macquarie Business Banking are utilising innovative funding to support tech companies throughout the lifecycle of their business.
11.11.2021
Aged care providers will need to prioritise education and training to support the new funding model, star ratings and increased regulation, thereby creating “contingent workforces” to deal with the increased demand for workers.
28.09.2021
Mirus Australia has launched an interactive diagnostic tool to support aged care services transition to the residential aged care sector’s new funding model. The Mirus ACFI to AN-ACC Pathway (MAAP) tool provides a step-by-step framework to help aged care services plan for AN-ACC.
23.09.2021
The Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI), the primary funding mechanism for Aged Care, will transition to the new Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC) funding model on 1 October 2022. Mirus Australia is releasing a new interactive tool to give providers a step-by-step framework to begin planning.
01.08.2021
Four organisations have teamed up to solve the aged care industry’s key workforce challenges. Access to talent, effective management of workforce processes, skills development, retention and compliance and governance requirements are among the workforce challenges aged care providers must overcome daily.
26.07.2021
The industry needs a common approach to our systems and processes to help drive higher performance and a consistent outcome across different providers. Under a single regulatory framework, there are many ways a provider goes about managing its people, systems and processes. As an outcome, we see variable results.
10.06.2021
Mirus Australia has launched a free online AN-ACC calculator to help aged care providers manage the transition to the new funding tool, the Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC). The AN-ACC funding tool will replace the current ACFI system and is scheduled be live from October 2022.
07.06.2021
Aged care consultancy Mirus Australia has launched an online calculator to help providers understand the new casemix funding model for residential aged care and differences in entitlements to the current tool. AN-ACC is in use for sector-wide shadow assessments and will replace ACFI from October 2022
7.06.2021
Aged care advisory Mirus Australia has launched a free online AN-ACC calculator, a first step in helping aged care providers manage the transition in funding models from ACFI to AN-ACC. The AN-ACC funding tool will replace the current ACFI system and is scheduled to go live from October 2022.