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Low Value Care

Analytics and Innovation

Specialized Analytics in Public Reporting

The Colorado All Payer Claims Database (CO APCD) contains medical, pharmacy, and dental claims from the majority of insured individuals in the state and collects non-claims data on additional components that impact individual health and cost of care. However, collecting all of this data is only the beginning for those Read more…

By CIVHC, 4 monthsMay 17, 2023 ago
Analytics and Innovation

Plaintalk Blog: Why Are Annual Visits Considered Low Value Care?

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…

By CIVHC, 1 yearApril 12, 2022 ago
Analytics and Innovation

Ask the Analyst – Tim Ginader About Low Value Care

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…

By CIVHC, 2 yearsAugust 6, 2021 ago
Analytics and Innovation

Using Resources Wisely: Partnering with Providers Post-COVID-19

By: CIVHC VP of Communication and Marketing, Cari Frank, MBA During my annual exam last fall, my physician assistant asked if I’d like to include a Vitamin D test with my lab work. I quickly said yes, thinking that it seemed like a good idea and that I should get Read more…

By Cari Frank, 3 yearsApril 28, 2020 ago
Analytics and Innovation

Plaintalk Blog: Low Value Care Services Are the Health Care Equivalent of “As Seen on TV” Gadgets

Most of us are familiar with the magic of cult-classic “As Seen on TV” products, from the Snuggie to the ShamWow. You may even have one or two late night purchases stored away somewhere waiting for your next white elephant party, or in the very rare case, still in use. Read more…

By CIVHC, 3 yearsApril 27, 2020 ago
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