CT SB00051

Establishes a 12-member health information technology and exchange advisory committee with representatives from state agencies, medical organizations, insurers, hospitals, health centers, physicians, consumers, and businesses, with initial appointments required by October 1, 2009.

Committee members serve staggered initial terms (one to four years) and maximum two terms total, with automatic resignation for missing three consecutive meetings or 50% of annual meetings.

Committee shall develop electronic data standards for health information exchange protocols and for machine-readable medical benefits identification cards with scanning devices, including standards for security, privacy, data content, vocabulary, and encryption.

Department of Public Health designated as lead health information exchange organization and authorized to seek private and federal funds (including American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds) for pilot programs and grants to eligible institutions.

Department of Public Health and University of Connecticut Health Center shall develop Connecticut Health Information Network plan to integrate state health and social services data while complying with federal and state privacy laws; effective October 1, 2010.