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
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
The Center for Improving Value in Health Care (CIVHC) unveiled a newly enhanced version of its Colorado All Payer Claims Database (CO APCD) Insights Dashboard, featuring major usability and design upgrades focused on accessibility and expanded functionality. The new dashboard is available now at civhc.org. This interactive dashboard allows users Read more
Non-Claims Data in the CO APCD The Colorado All Payer Claims Database (CO APCD) contains medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy claims from the majority of insured individuals in the state. However, claims data highlights only a portion of how the health care system functions. There are numerous other non-claims components Read more
The Colorado All Payer Claims Database (CO APCD) contains medical, pharmacy, vision, and dental claims from the majority of insured individuals in the state and collects non-claims data on additional components that impact individual health and cost of care. However, collecting all this data is only the beginning for those Read more
It is estimated that 80% of a person’s health outcomes are related to social factors outside of their control. These social determinants of health are the nonmedical factors that influence a person’s health, including the conditions in which they are born, live, work, and age. In 2021, CIVHC took a big step to enhance the Read more
Center for Improving Value in Health Care (CIVHC) is excited to announce the appointment of Matthew Ullrich as Vice President of Legal and Compliance, General Counsel and member of CIVHC’s Executive Leadership Team. In his new role, Matt will lead CIVHC’s Legal and Compliance team, oversee legal affairs and support Read more
The Colorado All Payer Claims Database (CO APCD) contains over 1.1 billion claims, representing over 5 million insured lives in Colorado, with more added every month. Of these claims, there are over 75 million behavioral health claims contained in the CO APCD, representing over 10 million unique Coloradans who have Read more
As discussed in a previous Query, CIVHC releases data from the Colorado All Payer Claims Database (CO APCD) in two ways: Non-public releases, for individuals or organizations to use to improve care for Coloradans Public data, for anyone to use to help make data-driven health decisions A different query addressed the process required Read more
A first of its kind analysis on ambulance service costs in Colorado is now available, delivering valuable insights into cost trends, in-and out-of-network claims, and geographic variation. Leveraging the CO APCD, this report sheds light on costs affecting patients and health insurance payers and informs policy discussions aimed at enhancing emergency Read more