There are many small things that we do today that can have a big impact on us later in life. From signing up for the 401k at work to taking the stairs every day, little actions can add up. We Read more…
Dear Colorado Health Care Payers, As it so frequently happens, the hustle and bustle of life can distract us from what truly matters. While we strive to make it through our busy days, we sometimes forget to stop and say Read more…
A new imaging price infographic based on recent information released in the CO APCD Shop for Care Tool (link) indicates that health care consumers could save thousands of dollars by shopping for imaging services. Specifically, by searching for high value providers, Coloradans can save: Read more…
I’ve been in health care for over 20 years, but until several years ago I had no idea what opioids were, what they were doing to our society, and the complexity of the problem. I never really paid much attention Read more…
Prescription Fill Rates and Length of Dosage Remain a Concern A new report from the Center for Improving Value in Health Care (CIVHC), based on data in the Colorado All Payer Claims Database (CO APCD), helps isolate opportunities to reduce Read more…
Planning for the future can be exciting and full of possibilities – like when you’re mapping out your college courses to ensure career success. It is a gigantic puzzle, making sure you have enough credits, that you’ve completed the required Read more…
Consumers now have access to prices for nearly 40 common health care services Denver, CO – February 13, 2019 – Patients searching for health care prices now have access to more procedures than ever before through an online shopping tool Read more…
When a person with diabetes has bypass surgery following a heart attack there are a lot of instructions. Some of these instructions are about the days immediately after release from the hospital and others detail lifestyle overhauls to be implemented Read more…
Until recent years, if you were a patient needing a health care service, it was nearly impossible for you to determine what it might cost you unless you had health insurance and access to a cost estimator tool. If you Read more…
When it came time to make the decision to start a family, I was fortunate to be insured and able to set aside dollars in a Flex Savings Account (FSA) to plan for the costs associated with having a baby. Read more…
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