CT SB00812

Establishes that all patient health records, including electronic health records, belong to patients and must be accessible to patients and their authorized representatives or healthcare providers regardless of location or affiliation.

Creates a State-wide Health Information Exchange to be managed by a nonprofit organization selected through a request for proposals process, enabling real-time secure access to patient health information across all healthcare provider settings.

Requires health care providers with certified electronic health record systems to connect to the State-wide Health Information Exchange within six months of its operation, and all health care providers to maintain certified systems and connect within three years.

Authorizes $50 million in state bonds ($15 million effective July 1, 2016; $10 million effective July 1, 2017; $10 million effective July 1, 2018) for development and maintenance of the State-wide Health Information Exchange.

Mandates hospitals maintain certified electronic health records systems and enable secure bidirectional exchange of patient records with other healthcare providers without charging fees, with tax credits available for hospitals donating necessary equipment and for healthcare providers implementing certified electronic health record systems through 2020.