Data Insights

How We Use Data at Washington HealthCareCompare

Data from the WA-APCD is made available to the public through Washington HealthCare Compare (WAHCC). WAHCC lets consumers  evaluate the cost and quality of medical services offered by providers in their area. WAHCC has been recognized with a national award for its exceptional 
ability to convey complex health data clearly. 

Our Partners

We partner with other state agencies like the 

to improve data transparency and accessibility, identify trends, and promote a stable insurance market. 

Popular Dashboards

Public Use Dashboard

Illustrates data on on diagnoses, prescription drugs, average annual spend and other utilization trends.

Screenshot of the public use dashboard with 6 tiles displayed
WA-APCD Snapshot

Shows how much data is available and which health plans are providing it, and how the data has evolved.

Screenshot of APCD Snapshot.
Statewide Performance

Evaluate the trends in cost and quality of medical services offered by providers in your area.

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All Dashboards

Mental Health Dashboard

from the Office of the Insurance Commissioner

screenshot of the mental health tableau dashboard
Air Ambulance Services Dashboard

from the Washington State Health Care Authority

Screenshot of the air ambulance services dashboard
Cost of Procedures and Services

from the All-Payer Claims Database

Screenshot of the procedures dashboard without the tabs displayed
Prescription Drug Affordability Dashboard

from the Office of the Insurance Commissioner

Screenshot of prescription drug cost trends dashboard
Cost Trend Analysis Dashboard

from the Office of the Insurance Commissioner

Screenshot of cost trends dashboard for medical and pharmacy
Provider Quality Dashboard

from the All-Payer Claims Database

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Research

Explore the variety of reports crafted in collaboration with our partners.

 

Cost Containment Initiatives

Cost Growth Drivers Study Report - 2017-2019

from the Health Care Authority

Cost Growth Drivers Study Report - 2022

from the Health Care Authority

Legislative/Policy Reporting

Total Cost of Insulin Work Group

from the Washington Health Care Authority

Audio only telemedicine report

from the Office of the Insurance Commissioner

BBPA impact analysis report

from the Office of the Insurance Commissioner

Ground Ambulance Balance Billing Study

from the Office of the Insurance Commissioner

Gender Affirming Treatment Study

from the Office of the Insurance Commissioner

Data Requests and Collaboration

We work with data requestors across the health care spectrum to control costs and improve the health and well-being of Washingtonians. Data access is one way we do that. 

Sharing WA-APCD data leads to insightful analysis and reporting and greater understanding of the quality, cost, and value of health care services provided in Washington.