CO APCD Administration
Why was CIVHC selected as CO APCD Administrator, and what does that mean?
Last Updated: August 11, 2017CIVHC was appointed as CO APCD Administrator in August 2010 because of its multi-stakeholder efforts and mission to help Colorado improve value in health care. CIVHC is a non-partisan independent non-profit organization, designed to foster important changes in the health care marketplace. It has no agenda other than improving health,...
Shouldn’t the CO APCD be run by a public entity that is subject to accountability standards like sunshine laws, the Open Records Act, or the scrutiny of state auditors since they are in charge of very sensitive health care data?
Last Updated: August 11, 2017On the contrary, CIVHC is subject to public oversight in a variety of ways. CIVHC was designated as the CO APCD Administrator by the Department of Health Care Policy and Finance (HCPF), acting with the authority granted to it under the CO APCD statute. HCPF itself is subject to the...
How does HCPF hold CIVHC accountable?
Last Updated: August 11, 2017HCPF and the federal government have the authority to monitor, audit and hold CIVHC fully accountable for compliance with all state and federal laws and rules associated with the CO APCD. CIVHC is required to provide HCPF with an annual report on or before April 1st of each year that...
How is the CO APCD paid for and how much does it cost?
Last Updated: August 11, 2017It costs approximately $5 million per year to operate and provide ongoing enhancements to the CO APCD. The planning process was supported through a generous grant from The Colorado Trust, and both The Colorado Trust and the Colorado Health Foundation provide support for the years of implementation and development necessary...
What power does CIVHC have to compel health plans to comply with the CO APCD reporting requirements?
Last Updated: August 11, 2017The CO APCD Statute mandates data submissions for certain payers, as further defined by HCPF in the CO APCD Rules, and provides HCPF with the authority to levy fines against non-compliant payers. As required by the CO APCD Rules, CIVHC provides notice to payers who are out of compliance and...
Were consumers included in developing the CO APCD?
Last Updated: August 11, 2017Yes. The enabling legislation required the appointment of two consumer representatives to the CO APCD Advisory Committee, who provided valuable input in the development phase. In addition, consumer and other stakeholder input was gathered prior to determining the list of initial reports available publicly. CIVHC continues to seek consumer input...