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
Having a baby is expensive across the United States; the Peterson-Kaiser Family Foundation Health System Tracker finds the national average cost of giving birth is $18,865, with an average of $2,854 paid out of pocket after insurance (including both vaginal and cesarean deliveries). This data dive looks at the cost Read more
For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we are using the Center for Improving Value in Health Care’s (CIVHC) Community Dashboard, powered by data from the Colorado All Payer Claims Database (CO APCD), to look at breast cancer screening rates in Colorado. Breast cancer is one of the most common types of Read more
By Twanisha Parnell, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer I joined the Center for Improving Value in Health Care one year ago following decades working for nonprofits in education, youth services, and affordable program enriched housing. I had very limited health care experience and honestly didn’t quite know what I was Read more
Administered by the Center for Improving Value in Health Care (CIVHC), the Colorado All Payer Claims Database (CO APCD) is a vital tool for driving health care innovation. The CO APCD holds the potential to improve health care for everyone by providing cost and quality information that can help inform Read more