As administrator of the Colorado All Payer Claims Database (CO APCD), one of the CIVHC’s key responsibilities is continually working to improve the completeness, quality, and utility of the database. One of the most essential activities in continuing enhance the CO APCD is annual updates of the Data Submission Guide Read more…
There is a staggering array of information in the Colorado All Payer Claims Database (CO APCD). So much information that it can be difficult to keep track of the different types and their various combinations, much less their infinite applications. The CO APCD Insights Dashboard shows us that, as of 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 enhancement of the CO APCD is the annual updating Read more…
Health care costs are rising rapidly across the country, and Colorado is not exempt – a previous analysis using data from the Colorado All Payer Claims Database (CO APCD) found that cost of care in our state increased by 13% from 2013 to 2019. To address rising costs, there are Read more…
The Ask the Analyst series is a deep dive into the data by those most familiar with the CO APCD – the analysts themselves. We’ll hear about their experiences with recent analyses and answer any pressing questions that come up. Have a question for the CIVHC Analyst Team? Email it Read more…
Prescription drug spending is a leading contributor to rising health care costs across the United States. Increasingly, consumers, medical professionals, insurers, legislators, and other stakeholders are identifying rising prescription drug costs as a priority to address health care spending. According to a study released earlier this year, three in four Read more…
CIVHC’s Affordability Dashboard has an updated Low Value Care analysis which identifies health care services that are often costly, do not improve health, and can in some instances cause harm. The analysis, which evaluated 48 potentially low value services — including certain treatments, diagnostic tests, and screenings — found that Read more…
Part of being a good steward is ensuring that your charge thrives under your guidance. To this end, Center for Improving Value in Health Care (CIVHC) is continually working to improve the quality and utility of the Colorado All Payer Claims Database (CO APCD). One of the most substantial activities Read more…
The Colorado All Payer Claims Database (CO APCD) contains medical, dental, and pharmacy claims from the majority of insured individuals in the state. However, claims data only shows a portion of how the health care system functions. There are numerous other components within the system that impact an individual’s health Read more…
As Administrator of the Colorado All Payer Claims Database (CO APCD), one of CIVHC’s key responsibilities is ensuring the database is as complete and accurate as possible. One of the ways we work towards this goal is through annual updates to the Data Submission Guide (DSG) in collaboration with the Read more…