About Us
The Office of eHealth Innovation (OeHI) was created because there was a need for health information technology (IT) governance in Colorado. OeHI is the State-Designated Entity for all Health IT strategy, policy, and funding coordination. This designation means we are responsible for managing and coordinating Colorado’s Health IT strategy across public and private sector partners.
In November 2015, Governor John Hickenlooper signed Executive Order B 2015-008 to create the Governor’s Office of eHealth Innovation and the eHealth Commission. These bodies have fiscal and administrative support from the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (Health First Colorado).
OeHI's goal is to advance health parity and reduce health disparities in Colorado through coordinated health information technology, policies, and funding.
To ensure that OeHI and the eHealth Commission reflect the wants and needs of all people in Colorado, we created a Health IT Roadmap. Since our initial Roadmap in 2017, we have continued to update our Roadmap every 3-5 years. Our Roadmaps define ways to close the gaps in healthcare for patients and providers.
The Colorado Health IT Roadmap is key to modernizing Colorado’s health care systems. It also helps streamline public and private efforts in the healthcare industry.
OeHI is funded through ongoing state general funds, and maximizes the funding by partnering with the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) for federal match through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Since the passage of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in 2021, OeHI supports investment in Health IT infrastructure in Colorado by leading grant opportunities with funds from ARPA.
Our Vision
Accelerate technology-driven health transformation by aligning public and private initiatives to support Colorado’s commitment to become the healthiest state in the nation
Our Mission
To promote the expanded use of Health IT in Colorado, the Office of eHealth Innovation will identify priorities to:
- Establish an open and transparent statewide effort to develop common policies, procedures, and technology approaches that will enhance Colorado’s Health IT network.
- Promote and advance data sharing by reducing or removing barriers to effective information sharing.
- Support health innovation and transformation by enhancing Colorado’s health IT infrastructure.
- Improve health in Colorado by promoting the meaningful use of Health IT.
Our 2025 Roadmap Goals
Goal 1: Increase Community Engagement in Health IT Solutions: Foster a collaborative environment where community members, patients, and health care providers actively participate in the design, implementation, and evaluation of health IT solutions to ensure they meet the various needs of the community.
Goal 2: Support Secure and Appropriate Sharing of Data: Develop and implement a robust framework that enhances the interoperability of health technology, establishes and supports industry standards, and strengthens cybersecurity measures to create a secure and seamless exchange of health information and resilient technology solutions.
Goal 3: Foster Responsible Innovation: Encourage the development and implementation of innovative health IT solutions at the local and state level while ensuring ethical practices, stakeholder engagement, and compliance with regulatory standards.