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
Going through treatment for cancer is like running your first marathon unprepared – terrifying, unpredictable, and with no option to turn back. You don’t really know what to expect or how your body is going to feel or react. There are ups and downs and some miles, especially the last, Read more
The Susan G. Komen Foundation is one of the world’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to eliminating breast cancer. Founded in 1982, the organization is committed to saving lives by investing in breakthrough research, offering support to patients, and ensuring that everyone has access to quality breast cancer care. With over 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
Affordable and accessible health care is essential for the health of all Coloradans, and with transparent health care data, we can all play a role in making the system better for everyone. At the Center for Improving Value in Health Care (CIVHC), we leverage tools and data from the Colorado Read more
Vail Valley Partnership (VVP) is a non-profit development organization focused on ensuring the community’s well-being and economic vitality by striving to make their region an attractive place to live and work. Back in 2019, they took on the challenge of tackling high health insurance premiums in Eagle County, which were Read more
Unveiling the Future of Health Care Affordability in Colorado In the evolving landscape of health care, understanding the intricate dynamics of affordability, access, and utilization is crucial. Against this backdrop, researchers at the University of Wisconsin are using data from the Colorado All Payer Claims Database (CO APCD) in a Read more
The Denver Housing to Health (H2H) Project is a groundbreaking initiative aimed at addressing the challenges of homelessness, frequent criminal justice interactions, and emergency health care needs in Denver. The H2H evaluation hopes to demonstrate how supportive housing can lead to significant reductions in expensive emergency care, thereby providing better Read more