Once an organization or an individual has decided to use a non-public data set from the Colorado All Payer Claims Database (CO APCD), it’s crucial they request the right information to answer their questions. That sounds relatively straightforward, but when there are nearly 500 options to choose from, often it Read more
As administrator of the Colorado All Payer Claims Database (CO APCD), CIVHC is required by statute to maintain the database and continually improve the quality and utility of the data. One of the most important ways CIVHC makes the data better and more useful is by updating the CO APCD Read more
Once payer-submitted data has successfully passed the extensive initial validation and quality tests performed by CIVHC and data manager, the data are ready to be ingested into the warehouse. Previous queries have detailed the process for the monthly submission and intake of claims data to the Colorado All Payer Claims Database (CO APCD). This Read more
Each month, health insurance payers submit millions of medical, professional, pharmacy, dental, and vision claims for inclusion in the Colorado All Payer Claims Database (CO APCD). CIVHC continuously works closely with submitters to ensure they understand the submission requirements and that the process is as smooth as possible. After submissions pass Read more
As administrator of the Colorado All Payer Claims Database (CO APCD), CIVHC is required by statute not only to maintain the database, but to continually improve the quality and utility of the CO APCD. One of the most essential activities to enhancing the CO APCD is annually updating the CO APCD Rule and Data Submission Read more
In fiscal year 2023-2024, CIVHC’s Data Solutions team implemented a new project management process, PhaseGate, to ensure projects moving through CIVHC’s teams are successful. The process divides development into distinct stages, or phases, separated by decision points, known as gates. The PhaseGate process is effective because it helps teams break larger, complex projects Read more
Each year, CIVHC’s public reporting team seeks new ways to turn the power of the Colorado All Payer Claims Database (CO APCD) into actionable insights. With over 20 public releases in the last year, including new and updated public analyses and interactive tools, we bring transparency to the health care Read more
At CIVHC, change isn’t just something we measure in health care data; we embrace change in every aspect of our work. One of our greatest strengths is adapting in a shifting landscape while keeping our mission front and center: improving the cost and quality of health care for all Coloradans. Read more
Each year, the AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting (ARM) brings together some of the brightest minds in health services research to explore the data and strategies driving better health care outcomes across the country. In 2025, CIVHC made a remarkable impact at this prestigious event by presenting five posters — a Read more
Previous queries have outlined that the CO APCD contains medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy claims for the majority of insured individuals in Colorado, roughly 74 percent of covered lives in the state. However, numerous other behind-the-scenes factors provide insight into how an individual interacts with the health care system. One Read more