This document documents changes to Appendices A – C, since they were published as proposed data elements. It details the (1) element number as used in the appendices, (2) the element name, (3) the types of authority mandating the collection of the particular element, (4) the written comments received during the 30-day public comment period that are specific to the elements, (5) the Department’s response to comments received, and (6) the changes made to the appendices since publication of the proposed rule. 

Professional analysis and determinations related to the de-identification processes and associated risks for re-identification in the MN APCD pursuant to the requirements outlined in 45 part CFR 164.514 (b )(1).

Appendices to Minnesota Administrative Rules containing data element requirements and submission specifications for enrollment data, institutional and professional claims, and pharmacy claims data. 

Public Use File dashboard to explore the distribution of health care spending between insurers and members in Minnesota. 

Public Use File dashboard to explore the distribution of health care use and spending by provider type and setting in Minnesota.

Public Use File dashboard to explore the use of prescription drugs and their associated spending among Minnesotans.

Public Use File dashboard to explore high level categorizations of health care utilization and their associated spending among Minnesotans. 

Public Use File dashboard to explore frequently diagnosed conditions and their associated spending among Minnesotans. 

Public Use File dashboard to explore common health care services and their associated spending among Minnesotans. 

This report presents a brief history and background of the MN APCD, including information about APCDs in other states; the role of the MN APCD Workgroup in response to the Minnesota State Legislature’s charge for identifying new and expanded uses for the MN APCD; and the Workgroup’s responses to each of the questions and their implications for next steps in leveraging Minnesota’s APCD.