The CO APCD Data Brief is an update on current and notable data and analytic news from CIVHC.
June 7, 2021
Included in this Brief
New Data Byte
Upcoming Interactive Reports
Data to Drive Decisions Webinar Series
May Data Warehouse Refresh
CO APCD Analytics and Reporting
New Data Byte
A new Data Byte is available for download providing median and 25th-75th percentile payment ranges for Anesthesiologists, Radiologists and Emergency Physicians for calendar year 2019. Claim counts and percent of claims and payments less than $3,000 are also included. Upcoming Interactive Reports
CIVHC is preparing to release new interactive reports allowing users to gain new insights into the Low Value Care in Colorado Report as well as the analysis of CO Prescription Drug Spending and the Impact of Drug Rebates.
Data to Drive Decisions Webinar Series
In May, CIVHC launched Data to Drive Decisions, a series of presentations featuring actionable and relatable data and analytics, designed to show state agencies and policy makers the resources available to help them spur transformation and improve the lives of all Coloradans. A recording of the first webinar, CO APCD Insights Dashboard, Race/Ethnicity, & Socioeconomic Data - Current and Future Capabilities, is available here.
The second webinar is 12pm-1pm MT on Thursday, June 17th and will feature Resources to Chart COVID’s Impact in Colorado. Click here for more information and to register.
CO APCD Data Quality The CO APCD Data Warehouse was refreshed mid-May per the bi-monthly schedule. This refresh includes claims paid through 2/2021 for most lines of business. The breakdown of dates by business line is available here.
The Runout Report for the May refresh is now available for download and provides important information regarding the length of time between the service date and paid date (‘claims lag’) for medical and pharmacy claims in the CO APCD.This analysis helps answer several key questions including how long it takes to achieve “completeness,” how lag time varies by payer type (commercial, Medicaid, etc), and by claim type (medical, pharmacy, inpatient, outpatient, etc).
Convenings
Data to Drive Decisions Webinar Series
Data to Drive Decisions is a series of presentations featuring actionable and relatable data and analytics, designed to show state agencies and policy makers the resources available to help them spur transformation and improve the lives of all Coloradans.
When: Third Thursday of each month Time: 12pm-1pm MT
Upcoming: June 17 - Resources to Chart COVID’s Impact in Colorado (register here)
July 15 - Improving Population Health - Low Value Care in Colorado and County/DOI-Specific Metrics in the Community Dashboard (register here)
August 19 - Efforts to Transform the Way Care Is Delivered and Paid for in Colorado: Medicare Reference Based Pricing and Data to Support Employer Alliances (register here)
CO APCD Users Group
The CO APCD User Group’s goal is to improve the CO APCD by providing feedback and improving communications between CIVHC and user partners. They currently meet remotely every other month.
Next meeting:TBD
Please email lpaulson@civhc.org if you would like the remote meeting information and include CO APCD Data User Group in the subject line of your message.
Click here to join the CO APCD User LinkedIn Group.
You can find meeting notes, materials, presentations, and recordings on the CO APCD Data User Resources page.
CO APCD Advisory Committee
TheCO APCD Advisory Committeeis charged with making recommendations to the HCPF Executive Director and CIVHC related to reporting, scholarship fund requests and more. Meetings are open to the public via teleconference.
2021 Meeting schedule:
August 10th, November 9th
9am-11am
Email sspriggs@civhc.orgfor teleconference information.
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We believe that data moves at the speed of trust and not only do we have to be good stewards of the data, but we must continually cultivate and build trust in our work with the partners and stakeholders we support. We intend to foster trust in CIVHC and the capabilities of the CO APCD by providing updates on timelines for new analytics, describing any new data discoveries we’ve uncovered, and sharing updates on our process to continually improve the overall quality of the data.
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