CT SB00217

Requires the Health Information Technology Officer to establish a working group to evaluate issues concerning polypharmacy (simultaneous use of multiple drugs) and medication reconciliation (comparing medications at admission, discharge, and transfer to prevent errors)

Working group membership shall include at least two polypharmacy experts, two medication reconciliation experts, a Department of Consumer Protection representative, a licensed pharmacist, a prescribing practitioner, and a member of the State Health Information Technology Advisory Council

Defines "prescribing practitioner" as physicians, dentists, podiatrists, optometrists, physician assistants, advanced practice registered nurses, or nurse-midwives licensed in Connecticut and authorized to prescribe medication

Requires the Health Information Technology Officer to report findings and recommendations to the joint standing committees of the General Assembly with cognizance over public health and general law by July 1, 2019