Minnesota All Payer Claims Database (MN APCD) Process Support

Opportunity

HSRI is working with the Minnesota Department of Health to enhance the Minnesota All Payer Claims Database (MN APCD), aligning it with state and federal requirements, including the No Surprises Act of 2021. The goal is to make the MN APCD more accessible and versatile for a wider range of users and applications. By improving the database’s functionality, this project will unlock new possibilities for analyzing healthcare trends, costs, and outcomes across Minnesota.

Approach

HSRI is delivering process support services to improve the MN APCD’s timeliness, quality, and usability. Using technical expertise, environmental scans, and key informant interviews, we are crafting recommendations and creating critical resources such as:

1. A comprehensive plan for expanding the database’s use;
2. Strategic data initiative documentation, including data linkages;
3. Updated and user-friendly website content;
4. An opt-in strategy to increase participation by self-funded payers; and
5. Enhanced application and process documentation for accessing data.

Impact

This project strengthens the MN APCD’s capacity to support informed decision-making in Minnesota’s healthcare landscape. The database is becoming a more powerful tool for policymakers, researchers, and other constituents by streamlining operations, improving technology, and fostering collaboration. The work is enabling faster implementation of key initiatives, promoting transparency, and expanding the APCD’s reach to create a more equitable and efficient healthcare system statewide.