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    Plaintalk Blog: What is Actually in the CO APCD? Part 3: Dental Claims

    This is the third in a series of blogs about what exactly is in the Colorado All Payer Claims Database (CO APCD). Today we’re looking at another of the most fundamental claims we receive – the dental claim. Dental claims include basic information about why you saw a provider, whether Read more…

    By Stephanie Spriggs, 3 months ago
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    Plaintalk Blog: What is Actually in the CO APCD? Part 2: Health Insurance Professional Claims

    This is the second in a series of blogs about what exactly is in the Colorado All Payer Claims Database (CO APCD). Today we’re looking at one of the most fundamental claims we receive – the professional claim. Professional claims include basic information about why you saw a provider, who Read more…

    By Stephanie Spriggs, 4 months ago
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    Plaintalk Blog: What is Actually in the CO APCD? Part 1: Health Insurance Medical Claims

    This is the first in a series of blogs about what exactly is in the Colorado All Payer Claims Database (CO APCD). Today we’re looking at one of the most fundamental claims we receive – the medical claim. Medical claims include basic information about why you went to the doctor Read more…

    By Stephanie Spriggs, 5 months4 months ago
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    Billions of Little Boxes: Understanding the Contents and Scope of the CO APCD

    CIVHC administers the Colorado All Payer Claims Database (CO APCD) and we use the health insurance claims information to help Change Agents identify ways to lower costs, improve care, and make us all healthier. But what exactly is in the CO APCD and what does it mean when CIVHC talks Read more…

    By CIVHC, 6 months6 months ago
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    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, 10 months10 months ago
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    Plaintalk Blog: How Does CIVHC Collect New Data Elements in the CO APCD?

    This is the first in a brief series about the process of making changes to the Colorado All Payer Claims Database (CO APCD) Rule and Data Submission Guide (DSG). In September 2019, CIVHC will begin collecting information about Alternative Payment Models (APM) and Prescription Rebates from the payers who submit Read more…

    By Stephanie Spriggs, 2 years2 years ago
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    Plaintalk Blog: Do You Speak Health Care? Talking About Money

    The US health care system is incredibly complicated and it seems to add insult to injury that most of us have to learn an entirely new language just to be able to keep up. In this series, we will be taking on the language barrier and defining some of these Read more…

    By Stephanie Spriggs, 2 years2 years ago
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    Plaintalk Blog: Data for A Rainy Day; Voluntarily Submitting to the CO APCD as a Self-Insured Employer

    There are many small things that we do today that can have a big impact on us later in life. From signing up for the 401k at work to taking the stairs every day, little actions can add up. We could say the same thing to self-insured employers about submitting Read more…

    By Stephanie Spriggs, 2 years2 years ago
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    Plaintalk Blog: Why the CO APCD Has Limited Substance Use Disorder Claims

    The number of people living with substance use disorder (SUD) (including opioids) is large, widespread, and serious cause for concern. Many researchers and organizations are looking for ways to understand the scope of the problem and thereby develop interventions. However, sharing of SUD information, including health insurance claims, is governed Read more…

    By Stephanie Spriggs, 2 years5 months ago
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    Plaintalk Blog: Why Advance Care Planning is Important

    Planning for the future can be exciting and full of possibilities – like when you’re mapping out your college courses to ensure career success. It is a gigantic puzzle, making sure you have enough credits, that you’ve completed the required courses, and choosing your electives. It requires forethought and diligence Read more…

    By Stephanie Spriggs, 2 years2 years ago

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