If a person is experiencing a situation that may impact their health or wellbeing such as housing status, domestic concerns or discrimination, their provider can choose to indicate the situation(s) by documenting one of several Z codes on their health insurance claim. CIVHC’s recent analysis of the use of Z Read more
The Center for Improving Value in Health Care (CIVHC) released a new health care payment comparison tool showing how much commercial health insurers pay hospitals and Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) compared to Medicare payments. The analysis reveals that while commercial insurers still pay hospitals two to six times Medicare rates, Read more
Cost and Number of Deaths Varied Based on Cause of Death and Demographics The Center for Improving Value in Health Care (CIVHC) recently released information related to the number of Coloradans who died with a primary cause of death from COVID-19 versus those who died of other causes. The Read more
CIVHC illuminates opportunities for action by providing Change Agents access to the Colorado All Payer Claims Database (CO APCD). In 2022, a Community-Focused Organization used CO APCD data to address maternal health disparities, a critical concern not just for our state but for the entire nation. Despite being one of Read more
Unintentional Injuries Among Children Have Increased Significantly DENVER, CO [May 9th, 2024] – A new analysis of Colorado All Payer Claims Database (CO APCD) data from 2016-2022 shows firearm-related injuries in Colorado hit a peak in 2022, with over 7,000 health care claims and $8.4 million in health care costs. Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Denver, CO – [May 7th, 2024] – The Center for Improving Value in Health Care (CIVHC) and The Colorado Health Foundation (CHF) are excited to announce the launch of the Health Equity Fund, a new initiative dedicated to advancing health equity across Colorado. The fund will provide Read more
By Kari Degerness, MBA, LHNA, Director of Programs & Community Engagement Every year on April 16th, organizations across the country participate in National Health Care Decisions Day (NHDD) to empower the public and providers to engage in important conversations around Advance Care Planning (ACP). Leaders across Colorado are hosting events Read more
Researchers from The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, alongside other collaborators, are exploring the critical issue of short interpregnancy intervals (SIPIs) among women without stable housing in Colorado. Their study used data from several sources, including the Colorado All Payer Claims Database (CO APCD), Homeless Management Read more
New Telehealth Data Identifies Barriers to Access Providing health care services remotely through telehealth has the potential to improve access to care and advance health equity, especially for patients in rural and under-resourced communities. The Office of eHealth Innovation (OeHI) and the Center for Improving Value in Health Care (CIVHC) Read more
Providing care for children with medical complexities pose significant challenges for patients and families alike. Caregiving often entails navigating various issues such as accessing care, financial strains, and managing side effects, which can compound the burden. Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Colorado are investigating ways to mitigate the impact of Read more