CIVHC administers the Colorado All Payer Claims Database (CO APCD) and we use the health insurance claims information to help Change Agents identify ways to lower costs, improve care, and make us all healthier. But what exactly is in the CO APCD and what does it mean when CIVHC talks Read more
A new analysis from the Center for Improving Value in Health Care (CIVHC) shows elective procedures represent nearly 75% of all procedures performed and result in an average of over $200M per month in payments to Colorado hospitals, clinicians, ambulatory surgery centers and diagnostic procedure centers. The analysis is based Read more
We are currently living through historic unrest and, in the middle of a pandemic, are witnessing the consequences of centuries of oppression and discrimination of people of color in this country, especially our Black friends and neighbors. Racism impacts every facet of life for an enormous number of Americans and Read more
The online Shop for Care tool, based on information in the Colorado All Payer Claims Database (CO APCD), now includes more procedures, additional facilities and new quality information. By using this tool, people with and without insurance can save thousands of dollars and help reduce health care spending in the Read more
A new analysis using data in the Colorado All Payer Claims Database (CO APCD) is now available to help identify counties across Colorado with populations at high risk for severe illness from COVID-19. The interactive map enables public health officials, state agencies, hospitals, physicians and others to identify areas where Read more
Most of us are familiar with the magic of cult-classic “As Seen on TV” products, from the Snuggie to the ShamWow. You may even have one or two late night purchases stored away somewhere waiting for your next white elephant party, or in the very rare case, still in use. Read more
A new report released by the Center for Improving Value in Health Care (CIVHC) shows that Colorado could save up to $140M annually and reduce potential harm to patients by minimizing low value health care services. Low value health care refers to certain treatments, diagnostic tests, and screenings where the Read more
One in every four visits in Colorado is for a child A new analysis from the Colorado All Payer Claims Database (CO APCD) shows that over 17,000 Coloradans visiting an Emergency Department (ED) from 2016-2018 had a primary diagnosis related to mental health. One out of every four ED visits Read more
County and Division of Insurance Hospital Payments Vary Significantly Across Colorado A new regional analysis of commercial health insurance payments is available to help communities, employers and others understand how much is being paid for services in their area compared to Medicare. Across counties in Colorado, hospital payments range from Read more
Median facility payments range from approximately $300-$3,000 for low to high severity cases A new Data Byte analyzing payment information in the Colorado All Payer Claims Database (CO APCD) identifies how much commercial health insurance payers and patients pay for the Evaluation and Management (E&M) facility portion of an Emergency Read more