Publications

Reports, briefs, and articles produced by the APCD Council. Additional publications by NAHDO on other topics are available on NAHDO's Publications page.

All Payer Claims Databases (APCDs) have grown in popularity over the last few years, with more than 30 states now having an APCD in place, in process,... Learn More
This is the first report by the Health Care Cost Institute (HCCI) in cooperation with the Green Mountain Care Board (GMCB) about the health care trend... Learn More
This document contains comparative information mapped to demonstrate CIVHC's qualifications to be a CMS Qualified Entity. Learn More
The current iteration of the Maryland Health Care Commission (MHCC)’s Medical Care Data Base (MCDB) supports the collection of post-adjudicated claim... Learn More
For the 2007–2011 Vermont Health Care Cost and Utilization Report, the Health Care Cost Institute (HCCI) presented state-level benchmarked statistics ... Learn More
All-payer claims databases are being developed in states across the nation to fill gaps in information about the healthcare system. The value of such ... Learn More
The purpose of this paper is to assist states embarking on APCD initiatives by highlighting key considerations for building statewide APCDs and potent... Learn More
Provides information on the current landscape of APCD legislation while highlighting the most critical features of legislation to date. Intended for u... Learn More
This paper provides guidance to states that are planning to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) and/or Request for Information (RFI) for All-Payer Cla... Learn More
The National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics (NCVHS) is the Department of Health and Human Service’s statutory public advisory body on health... Learn More
This report presents a summary of the costs to states associated with the development of All-Payer Claims Databases (APCDs). The findings are based on... Learn More
Why State All-Payer Claims Databases Matter to Employers Learn More
In 2008, the emergence of All Payer Claims Databases (APCD) was not only promising in terms of the potential of APCDs to explain and bend the cost cur... Learn More
This paper summarizes the proposed rules and provides a perspective on the implications of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Learn More
Highland, J., and Kennedy, L.,  Assessment of Vermont's Claims Database to Support Insurance Rate Review ,  Vermont Department of Banking, Insurance, ... Learn More