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
A Closer Look at Coloradan’s Heart Health With 300 annual days of sunshine and ample opportunities for outdoor recreation, Colorado is consistently ranked as one of the fittest states in the country. This active lifestyle translates to better heart health – with the CDC having reported Coloradans as having the Read more
Oral health is often overlooked, but it plays a major role in our overall well-being. Until recently, Colorado lacked a clear, data-driven picture of who’s getting care, and who isn’t. This changed with the launch of Colorado’s first-ever dental health dashboard, a joint effort by CIVHC and the Colorado Dental Read more
By Kristin Paulson, President and CEO If this year has taught us anything, it’s that change is inevitable – and essential. From navigating state budget cuts and forging new strategic partnerships, to rolling out a comprehensive reorganization and focusing on collaboration, 2025 has been a transformative year at CIVHC. The Read more
Mapping the Road to Health Care Access New data reveals where Coloradans travel for care and how to strengthen rural health resources. What if we could understand health care access not by static maps or administrative borders, but by the actual routes Coloradans take to receive care? With this understanding, Read more
Over the past year, Colorado has seen a noticeable increase in uninsured patients visiting community clinics. In partnership with the Colorado Safety Net Collaborative (CSNC), CIVHC began an evaluation data request to understand what happened to more than 500,000 Coloradans who were disenrolled during the Medicaid unwinding. With protections from 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
