A new interactive health care utilization report is now available based on data in the Colorado All Payer Claims Database (CO APCD). The report provides information to help Change Agents find ways to reduce variation in the way care is being utilized with the ultimate goal of improving health and Read more
By: Sharon Adams, CIVHC’s Community Engagement Manager I am a fan of Emily Dickinson and dwelling in possibility, and specifically the opportunities we have to create and support a culture that honors life. In October, I joined CIVHC to grow and diversify our community work throughout Colorado and to enhance Read more
Perspective of CIVHC’s VP of Research and Compliance & Chief Economist, Jonathan Mathieu, PhD In September, CIVHC staff, along with representatives of four key Colorado stakeholder groups, had the great privilege to attend a National Affordability Summit hosted by the Network for Regional Healthcare Improvement (NRHI) in Washington, DC. The Read more
CIVHC to Support Initiative Highlighting Health Plan Progress Toward Alternative Payment Models DENVER – October 24, 2017 –Catalyst for Payment Reform (CPR) has selected Colorado and state-sponsor, Center for Improving Value in Health Care (CIVHC), as one of three states in the nation to participate in their work to assess Read more
According to a new analysis based on data from the Colorado All Payer Claims Database (CO APCD), Colorado is spending millions of dollars a year on two drugs – Vimovo and Duexis – which have alternative over-the-counter options available at a fraction of the price. Patients suffering from chronic pain Read more
The Center for Improving Value in Health Care (CIVHC) has unveiled a new website showcasing Change Agents and featuring interactive data and reports from the Colorado All Payer Claims Database (CO APCD) to measure progress towards better health, better care and lower costs. The new website, www.civhc.org, helps advance CIVHC’s Read more
Alternative ways to pay for health care are gaining traction across the nation. Major players in the industry like the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services are moving away from the traditional, fee-for-service payment models and exploring innovative approaches to improve care and contain costs. Though they may support the Read more
Source: The Center for Improving Value in Health Care (CIVHC) Media Contact: Cari Frank 303.903.6007 cfrank@civhc.orgClaims Data Being Used for the First Time to Help Improve Population HealthDENVER – March 30, 2017 – In a four part series, the Center for Improving Value in Health Care (CIVHC) is demonstrating how Read more
Denver, Colo., March 20, 2017Media contact: Connor Holzkamp, 303.691.7842, Connor.Holzkamp@state.co.usSIM recruits practices to integrate behavioral, physical health and test APMsThere are less than two weeks left to apply for the Colorado State Innovation Model (SIM), a federal initiative that helps healthcare providers integrate behavioral and physical health in primary care Read more
Source: The Center for Improving Value in Health Care (CIVHC) Media Contact: Cari Frank 303.903.6007, cfrank@civhc.org Colorado All Payer Claims Database 2016 Annual Report Now Available CO APCD helps Change Agents across Colorado address health care challenges DENVER – March 8, 2017 – In their annual report to the Colorado Read more