Early data shows fewer children are being vaccinated on time, leaving them at risk for vaccine-preventable diseases and their complications. A combination of closed pediatrics practices, a transition to more virtual care, parent concerns regarding COVID-19 exposure, and disruptions in the vaccination supply chain are the suspected causes. All payer claims databases can support their...Read more

As states and municipalities evaluate when to relax social distancing measures and prepare for a phased re-opening, they must be able to document a sustained reduction in current cases and confirm their ability to effectively test and treat new cases without crisis. Successfully preparing for future outbreaks or waves of illness requires the ability to...Read more

States will be looking to their all-payer claims databases (APCDs) to gain a better understanding of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.  This blog post will offer suggestions on how to tap into APCDs to see trends in related healthcare utilization and cost. What’s the difference between SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19? SARS-CoV-2 (short for Severe Acute...Read more