What to Expect with Claims Data

A previous query defined the different nuances encompassed under the term “data quality” to help shed light on the myriad factors that can impact the output from the Colorado All Payer Claims Database (CO APCD). This piece will outline some baseline expectations for users who are new to claims data. Claims Data Read more

By Stephanie Spriggs, ago

Defining Data Quality in the CO APCD

Claims data is very different than other types of data typically encountered by actuaries, accountants, analysts, and researchers. If not prepared for the unique challenges it presents, it is easy to conclude that something is wrong with a data set. The phrase “data quality” is frequently used as a catch-all Read more

By Stephanie Spriggs, ago

In-Warehouse Quality Checks and Data Processing

Once payer-submitted data has successfully passed the extensive initial validation and quality tests performed by CIVHC and data manager Human Services Research Institute (HSRI) and NORC at the University of Chicago, the data are ready to be ingested into the warehouse. Previous queries have detailed the process for the monthly submission and intake Read more

By Sarah Ford, ago
A person uses a calculator on a desk with a laptop, glasses, and a stethoscope nearby, hinting at healthcare finances or medical billing, possibly leveraging APCD data.

Colorado’s Leadership in Health Care Cost Transparency

In recent years, health care price transparency tools have become increasingly popular as more states begin to prioritize cost transparency initiatives. Legislation mandating health care price transparency has passed at the state and federal levels in an effort to empower consumers with understandable, actionable information on health care costs. However, while Read more

By Sarah Ford, ago