A new analysis from the Center for Improving Value in Health Care (CIVHC) shines a spotlight on the impact of chronic conditions in Colorado, uncovering stark insights into both the prevalence and cost of care associated with long-term illnesses. Drawing from the Colorado All Payer Claims Database (CO APCD), this Read more
Each year, CIVHC’s public reporting team seeks new ways to turn the power of the Colorado All Payer Claims Database (CO APCD) into actionable insights. With over 20 public releases in the last year, including new and updated public analyses and interactive tools, we bring transparency to the health care Read more
The Center for Improving Value in Health Care (CIVHC) is excited to announce the selection of a new data vendor for data intake, management, and analytics for the Colorado All Payer Claims Database (CO APCD). CIVHC is partnering with Onpoint Health Data to take over management of the millions of Read more
At CIVHC, change isn’t just something we measure in health care data; we embrace change in every aspect of our work. One of our greatest strengths is adapting in a shifting landscape while keeping our mission front and center: improving the cost and quality of health care for all Coloradans. Read more
New interactive dashboard provides insights into dental care utilization, costs, and disparities across Colorado The Center for Improving Value in Health Care (CIVHC), in collaboration with the Colorado Dental Association (CDA), has released the first dental health analysis based on data from the Colorado All Payer Claims Database (CO APCD). Read more
A previous query defined the different nuances encompassed under the term “data quality” to help shed light on the myriad factors that can impact the output from the Colorado All Payer Claims Database (CO APCD). This piece will outline some baseline expectations for users who are new to claims data. Claims Data Read more
In 2010, the Colorado General Assembly saw the opportunities an immense repository of data such as the Colorado All Payer Claims Database (CO APCD) could afford – they also saw the possibilities for exploitation and built safeguards into the use of the CO APCD. When drafting the legislation that shaped the database, Read more