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CIVHC Connect: Caring & Preparing for Serious Illness
History Colorado 1200 N Broadway, Denver, CO, United StatesSerious illness will affect us all, either personally or through loved ones, at some point in our lives. Preparation and knowledge of the nuts and bolts can provide comfort in a scary situation. As Change Agents, there are also ways we can improve the system to support those going through Read more…
National Health Decisions Day
National Health Care Decisions Day (NHDD) is an initiative to encourage people to express their wishes regarding healthcare and for providers and facilities to respect those wishes, whatever they may be. It’s important to understand that NHDD is not only about end-of-life care but is meant to reach a much Read more…
Data to Drive Decisions: Resources to Chart COVID’s Impact in Colorado
WebinarIt is nearly impossible to understate the impact of COVID-19 on every facet of life in Colorado. In this webinar, CIVHC will look at three COVID-related analyses that helped inform different aspects of the pandemic as everyone worked together to predict the impact, minimize the risks, and continue to serve Read more…
Data to Drive Decisions: Improving Population Health – Low Value Care in Colorado and County/DOI-Specific Metrics in the Community Dashboard
WebinarAll of us, no matter our role in the system, have a part to play in lowering health care costs and improving care. Lasting change is possible when grounded in a foundation built from evidence-based best practices and data driven decisions. Through meaningful, accessible, and relatable presentations of data and Read more…
Data to Drive Decisions: Efforts to Transform the Way Care Is Delivered and Paid for in Colorado: Medicare Reference Based Pricing and Data to Support Employer Alliances
WebinarAll of us, no matter our role in the system, have a part to play in lowering health care costs and improving care. Lasting change is possible when grounded in a foundation built from evidence-based best practices and data driven decisions. Through meaningful, accessible, and relatable presentations of data and Read more…
CO APCD Advisory Committee
Zoom/TelephoneThe current duties of the Committee include making recommendations regarding: Procedures for the collection, retention, use, and disclosure of data, including procedures and safeguards to protect the privacy, integrity, confidentiality, and availability of any data Guidelines for charging for custom reports Procedures to ensure compliance with HIPAA and other state Read more…
Data to Drive Decisions: COVID-19 Research Revealed: Mental Health as a Predictor of Illness and the Health Impacts of Long-Haul Cases
Zoom/TelephoneJoin us for our November Webinar as we explore how mental health and social factors increase the risk for contracting COVID-19, and discover initial results on the long-lasting health impact of contracting the virus. Presenters Thomas Wilson, PhD, Janet Sullivan, MD, and Isabella Chu, MPH, will discuss their research to Read more…
Data to Drive Decisions Webinar Series: Investigating How Health Systems Survived COVID-19
WebinarCIVHC is excited to announce a presentation update for this months webinar, "Investigating How Health Systems Survived COVID-19", which will feature David Cutler, Professor of Economics at Harvard and Kaushik Ghosh, Research Specialist at the National Bureau of Economic Research. The speakers will present research on changes in morbidity/mortality and Read more…
CO APCD Advisory Committee
Zoom/TelephoneThe current duties of the Committee include making recommendations regarding: Procedures for the collection, retention, use, and disclosure of data, including procedures and safeguards to protect the privacy, integrity, confidentiality, and availability of any data Guidelines for charging for custom reports Procedures to ensure compliance with HIPAA and other state Read more…
Data to Drive Decisions: Protecting Patients from Surprise Bills: Colorado’s Out-of-Network Law
Zoom/TelephoneJoin us April 21st from 12-1pm MT to learn more about how Colorado legislation is protecting patients from surprise out-of-network bills. In 2019, Colorado passed HB19-1174 establishing payment limits for out-of-network health care visits. Since then, CIVHC has worked closed with payers, providers, and the Division of Insurance (DOI) to Read more…