By Kari Degerness, MBA, LHNA, Director of Programs & Community Engagement Every year on April 16th, organizations across the country participate in National Health Care Decisions Day (NHDD) to empower the public and providers to engage in important conversations around Read more
Once someone has decided to use a non-public data set from the Colorado All Payer Claims Database (CO APCD), it is crucial that they request the right information to answer their questions. While that sounds like a relatively straight-forward determination, Read more
Researchers from The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, alongside other collaborators, are exploring the critical issue of short interpregnancy intervals (SIPIs) among women without stable housing in Colorado. Their study used data from several sources, including Read more
New Telehealth Data Identifies Barriers to Access Providing health care services remotely through telehealth has the potential to improve access to care and advance health equity, especially for patients in rural and under-resourced communities. The Office of eHealth Innovation (OeHI) Read more
Providing care for children with medical complexities pose significant challenges for patients and families alike. Caregiving often entails navigating various issues such as accessing care, financial strains, and managing side effects, which can compound the burden. Researchers at Children’s Hospital Read more
As administrator, CIVHC is required by statute not only to maintain the database, but to continually improve the quality and utility of the Colorado All Payer Claims Database (CO APCD). One of the most important ways CIVHC fulfills this part of the Read more
Project Name: Provider Payment Tool Project Purpose: The Provider Payment Tool is required by SB 22-068, and displays provider reimbursements for different services as well increases price transparency in Colorado. Analyst: Tim Ginader, MS, Senior Health Care Analyst, Team Lead Read more
Specialty Palliative Care has been demonstrated to lower costs in seriously ill populations. Researchers from the University of Colorado – Denver, School of Medicine, were inspired to test whether interventions could help improve quality of life and lower health care costs. Their Read more
The Center for Improving Value in Health Care (CIVHC) recently updated the Provider Payment Tool, the only health care transparency tool of its kind in Colorado. Based on legislation passed in 2022, the tool shows how payments made to doctors Read more
A new infographic featuring Health Care Quality and Prevention insights from the Community Dashboard shows that statewide, more Coloradans are getting the care they need to stay healthy compared to previous years. While improvements have been made, areas of opportunity Read more
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