CHA Hospital Discharge Data Set

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is procuring a five‑year sole‑source agreement with the Colorado Hospital Association (CHA) to obtain the CHA Hospital Discharge Data Set, Emergency Department Data Set, and related health‑data products. These datasets contain patient‑level, medically coded discharge and emergency department visit records from all non‑federal acute‑care hospitals in Colorado. CDPHE uses the data to satisfy federal and state disease‑reporting requirements, support public‑health surveillance (influenza, COVID‑19, trauma, cancer, overdose, veteran suicide), and provide weekly/monthly transmissions to specific programs. The agreement runs from 08/01/2026 through 07/31/2031 with an estimated total value of $225,000. • Sole‑source justification: CHA is the only entity authorized by Colorado hospitals to compile and distribute these datasets. • Annual purchases have been made since 1989; the data are unique and not available from any other vendor. • The contract covers delivery of the datasets, updates, and any related data products required by CDPHE programs. • Estimated annual spend ranges from $38‑$45 k, reflecting modest cost increases. • No competitive bidding, pre‑bid meetings, or site visits are required.