Center for Improving Value in Health Care

What really makes CIVHC so extraordinary? Our staff, who are all unwaveringly committed to a better health care system for Coloradans and for all. This season, we are so grateful to have these passionate, talented people driving our work. We couldn't do it without each and every one of you, team!

Do you have a passion for #graphicdesign? Do you want to put your talents to work to help improve health care for Coloradans? Join us at CIVHC! We're #hiringnow for a Graphic Designer (Level I). Learn more and start your application: https://lnkd.in/ggpWNzr7

There are many things that set the CO APCD apart from other APCDs. As the only standalone dedicated APCD in the country, with a geocoded database and the ability to collect data across payers and claim types, there are so many ways the CO APCD is unique. As the administrator of the CO APCD, we're so grateful to be unique to Colorado!

CIVHC is searching for a "Quality Control Data Analyst" and a "Quality Control Reporting Analyst" to join their team in Denver, CO! The Center for Improving Value in Health Care (CIVHC) is an objective, not-for-profit organization. Through services, health data, and analytics, we partner with Change Agents to drive towards the Triple Aim for all Coloradans. The Quality Control Data Analyst and the Quality Control Reporting Analyst will assess the quality of data extracts, analytics, and reports created by CIVHC before delivery to stakeholders and clients. These positions will support the Reporting & Analytics and Data Quality teams in identifying opportunities to ensure client deliverables are complete, accurate and well-documented. These positions will help in identifying opportunities to improve quality control processes and improvments to the quality of deliverables. Minimum Qualifications: ? Bachelor’s degree in healthcare informatics, data science, computer science, or other related field. Master’s degree preferred. ? 5 years of claims data analysis experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. ? 2+ years’ experience in data quality control. ? Advanced SQL programming. ? Ability to work effectively with data users to investigate and resolve data quality concerns. ? Experience working with big data in an enterprise data warehouse environment. ? Must be a critical thinker who can successfully troubleshoot and solve problems. ? Demonstrated experience providing meaningful feedback in writing and orally. ? Exceptional attention to detail. ? A sense of curiosity and enthusiasm are essential to this role. Preferred Qualifications: ? 3+ years’ experience working in a health plan or managed care environment with a focus on quality of claims, member and provider data; decision support or performance measurement. ? Experience working in research a plus. ? Experience with SAS and other data analysis tools is a plus. ? Tableau experience is a plus. ? Experience with commercial, Medicare, and/or Medicaid medical and prescription drug health claims. ? In-depth knowledge of claim billing and processing. ? Advanced knowledge of industry coding (revenue codes, ICD classifications, CPT codes, etc.). Coding certification is a plus. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: ? Design and implement data quality assurance and quality control procedures for CIVHC data analysts. ? Collaborate with Data Quality team when finding data quality issues during quality review. ? Support the CO APCD code library and CIVHC Quality Control team process documentation ? Research and establish reporting and analytic benchmarks. ? Engage with CIVHC analysts and management to provide results and feedback of quality reviews. ? Work in collaboration with the Data Quality team, Reporting and Analytics team, and other CIVHC team members. Application Instructions: Interested candidates may submit cover letters and resumes to [email protected].

On day 9 we celebrate that through empowered public data transparency, CIVHC is able to offer tools like Shop for Care that empower Coloradans to make more informed health care decisions and improve health care costs.

Cost transparency tools like CIVHC's Shop for Care have taken center stage. But do these tools have an impact on cost of care for patients? Powered by CO APCD data, Brandeis University is diving into the question. Learn more in this month's Change Agent Feature: https://lnkd.in/g3gpVwrS

12 Days of Gratitude day 8: Today we recognize health equity advocates! We're so appreciative of our partnerships with health equity advocates who utilize CO APCD data to identify and address disparities, creating a path toward more equitable health outcomes across Colorado.

CIVHC's Community Dashboard, now updated with 2013-2022 data, finds that health care payments are rising across service categories. The exception is hospital payments, which dropped by 11% as hospitalizations in Colorado dropped by 19%. Explore more trends in health care spending and use with the full interactive dashboard: https://lnkd.in/g7kzTAzV

We know it's expensive to have a baby. But how expensive is it in Colorado? The answer varies by region. Our Data Dive into labor & delivery explores what CIVHC's Shop for Care tool shows us about Colorado's most expensive and most affordable places to give birth.?https://lnkd.in/gm-krixc

We are so proud to be part of the national health data community, collaborating with partners like the National Association of Health Data Organizations and other APCDs to learn and inspire best practices across the country.