CT SB00257

Applicable manufacturers of covered drugs, devices, biologicals, and medical supplies must report payments or transfers of value to independently-practicing advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) to the Commissioner of Consumer Protection annually by July 1, 2017, and thereafter using the format specified in 42 USC 1320a-7h.

Advanced practice registered nurses may practice independently without physician collaboration after meeting three requirements: holding a license for at least three years, completing at least 2,000 hours of collaborative practice with a physician for at least three years, and submitting written notice to the Commissioner of Public Health.

The Commissioner of Public Health must publish an annual list by December 1 of APRNs authorized to practice without physician collaboration, which manufacturers must reference to determine reporting obligations.

Manufacturers failing to report required payments face civil penalties between $1,000 and $4,000 for each unreported transfer of value.

The Commissioner of Consumer Protection may publish the reported information on the Department of Consumer Protection's website.