How Colorado Is Transforming Whole-Person Health Through Social Health Information Exchange

Data Driven Leadership

The healthcare system isn’t perfect, but through the use of tech and data, we can ease the patient experience and ensure critical information is available when needed most.

In this episode, Colorado Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera and Director of the Office of eHealth Innovation Stephanie Pugliese discuss the implementation of Colorado’s Social Health Information Exchange (CoSHIE) network. They share the importance of seamless health data integration and cite use cases that enhance patient care, reduce administrative burdens, and improve health outcomes. Their collaborative approach respects local needs while building a statewide network to support communities across Colorado.

Tune in to learn how data-driven health initiatives are transforming healthcare accessibility and helping Colorado set a national standard for whole-person health.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The social determinants of health and ways to address them
• Colorado’s approach to making statewide health data useful for community providers
• How to build trust and ensure security in data-sharing initiatives

Things to listen for:

• (00:00) An introduction to the episode with guests Stephanie Pugliese and Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera
• (04:16) Health IT for whole-person health
• (09:32) Colorado Social Health Information Exchange (CoSHIE)
• (16:05) The social determinants of health
• (19:44) Improving healthcare for vulnerable populations
• (23:18) The importance of trust in data-sharing agreements
• (27:17) Understanding the CoSHIE platform’s capabilities
• (30:22) How to stay motivated through complex data projects