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Tracking Sleep Times Leads to Updated Shift Start Times for Colorado Agency

January 14, 2026
EMS World

Mike Binney, assistant chief, District 1, C-Shift, noted agencies nationwide have different shift schedules and people have strong opinions about what's best. “There’s not one schedule that fits all,” he said. “The schedules they develop are more about balancing the needs of the labor group, what the city or district can afford and how they want to prioritize.”

Three years ago, Binney needed to complete a project while working on his master’s degree in public health-informatics at Yale School of Public Health. He heard about the daughter of one of the fire-rescue chiefs who uses the WHOOP fitness tracker in her professional cycling. Binney thought it would be an opportunity to measure something that hadn’t been measured before.

Binney teamed up with the Colorado Office of eHealth Innovation, the International Association of Firefighters, the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention & Control, and the Colorado Professional Firefighter Association for funding and other support for a sleep study.

A pilot study compared crew members on shifts to administrative employees who volunteered to participate. The WHOOP was placed on 166 people, with data measured in the background. There was a significant difference between the two groups.

The study showed rescue workers averaged about six hours of sleep each day on a 48-hour shift, with the 7 a.m. start time compelling them to wake up more than an hour earlier than their natural sleep cycle on their shifts’ first and last days. Overnight calls showed a precipitous drop in recovery metrics or heart rate variability. Read more

Colorado Builds Health IT Roadmap Around Citizen Feedback 

June 10, 2025
Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS)

The Colorado Office of eHealth Innovation (OeHI) has launched an updated health IT roadmap to guide the state’s progress over the next three to five years.

More than 500 people throughout Colorado living and working across the plains, cities and mountains contributed to the latest health IT strategic plan through a state-wide listening exercise.

Input from healthcare providers, patients, public health partners, community members and state agencies informed the roadmap, now in its fourth edition. Read more

Colorado's 4th Health IT Roadmap Builds on Earlier Iterations

May 23, 2025
Healthcare Innovation

During a recent webinar hosted by HIMSS, leaders from Colorado’s Office of eHealth Innovation described the latest iteration of the state’s health IT roadmap, which they said is about transforming care through collaboration, improved data sharing and community-led solutions.

The Office of eHealth Innovation (OeHI) resides in the office of Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera, who participated in the webinar. She said the state seeks to “use health IT as a bridge, not just between systems, but between people and the care they deserve, whether that's through access to telehealth or secure sharing of data between providers and community organizations. The roadmap helps put that vision into action.” Read more

Press Release: Lt. Governor Primavera and the Colorado Office of eHealth Innovation Release 2025 Colorado Health IT Roadmap to Expand Access to Care and Save Coloradans Money

Monday, April 21, 2025

DENVER — Today, the Office of eHealth Innovation (OeHI), within the Office of Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera, officially released the 2025 Colorado Health IT Roadmap, a multi-year strategy that lays out Colorado’s priorities for transforming the health technology landscape to better serve communities across the state and save Coloradans money. 

The roadmap is the result of extensive public engagement and collaboration with nearly 600 stakeholders from across Colorado, including providers, patients, public health partners, and community-based organizations. The plan emphasizes three guiding principles: collaboration, community, and parity, and outlines strategic goals to support more connected, person-centered, and accessible care through technology. 

“Colorado’s health technology systems should work for people, not the other way around,” said Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera. “This roadmap is a powerful step toward reducing disparities, closing gaps, and making sure everyone, no matter where they live, has access to coordinated, high-quality care. I’m proud of the Office of eHealth Innovation’s work to support our vision of a Colorado for All and meet Coloradans where they are.” 

Key initiatives outlined in the roadmap include the ongoing development of the Colorado Social Health Information Exchange (CoSHIE) — a ten-year vision to connect clinical and social services data across agencies and community organizations — as well as continued efforts to streamline access to digital health tools, improve interoperability, and reduce barriers to care coordination. 

“The 2025 Health IT Roadmap represents more than just a strategy,” said Stephanie Pugliese, Director of the Office of eHealth Innovation. “It’s a commitment to ensure that our policies, funding, and technology investments reflect the needs and voices of Coloradans across the state, and a promise to our communities that we will maintain transparency and accountability to accomplish this work.” 

The 2025 roadmap builds on previous versions released in 2019 and 2021 and reflects the Polis-Primavera Administration’s broader vision of building a Colorado for All — where care is affordable, accessible, and equitable for every individual and community. The full 2025 Colorado Health IT Roadmap is available on OeHI’s website in English and Spanish. 

Press Release: Lt. Governor Primavera Showcases Colorado’s Leadership in Health Innovation at National Health Equity Summit

Monday, March 31, 2025

DENVER — Colorado continues to set the standard for digital health transformation and health equity as Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera traveled to Orlando, FL, for the Social Determinants of Health & Health Equity Summit last week.

Representing one of the nation’s most forward-thinking states in healthcare innovation, Lt. Governor Primavera highlighted the groundbreaking work of the Colorado Social Health Information Exchange (CoSHIE) and its role in improving access to care, integrating social determinants of health (SDoH) data, and advancing health equity across the state.

CoSHIE is a pioneering initiative that bridges healthcare and social services, ensuring that patients receive comprehensive, whole-person care. By leveraging technology to seamlessly connect medical providers, community-based organizations, and public health agencies, CoSHIE is reducing gaps in care, addressing social needs, and driving better health outcomes for Coloradans.

"Colorado has long been a leader in health care innovation, and our work with the Colorado Social Health Information Exchange is a testament to that commitment," said Lt. Governor and Director of the Office of Saving People Money on Health Care, Dianne Primavera. "By integrating social determinants of health into our digital health strategies, we're ensuring that individuals receive the support they need — whether it’s food security, housing assistance, or access to mental health care — alongside traditional medical treatment. This will support our continued efforts to ensure that all Coloradans have access to high-quality, affordable health care."

Stephanie Pugliese, Executive Director of the Office of eHealth Innovation (OeHI), emphasized the importance of community collaboration in driving CoSHIE’s success: "Colorado Social Health Information Exchange represents more than just a technological advancement — it’s a reflection of Colorado’s unwavering commitment to equity and person-centered care. By aligning state agencies, health care providers, and local organizations, we’re building a more connected and compassionate system that meets people where they are and helps improve their overall well-being."

Colorado’s ongoing efforts in health technology extend beyond CoSHIE, with investments in telehealth, rural broadband expansion, and data-driven policy initiatives aimed at improving health outcomes statewide. These initiatives underscore Colorado’s commitment to using technology as a force for good — ensuring healthcare is more accessible, equitable, and efficient.