Health Information Technology Unit

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Advancing healthcare with technology

Our team works on programs and initiatives that improve health outcomes and healthcare delivery, costs, and equity through data and technology solutions.

Major activities of our team include:

  • Administering the Statewide Health Information Exchange (also known as Connie)
  • Overseeing the state’s All-Payer Claims Database (APCD), a hub for health insurance claims
  • Advancing the Statewide Health Information Technology Plan
  • Developing statewide health information technology standards
  • Overseeing HealthscoreCT, a consumer health information website

Popular Health IT unit programs

Statewide Health Information Exchange (Connie) 

Learn how Connie helps patients and healthcare providers provide better healthcare coordination.

All-Payer Claims Database (APCD) 

Find support, resources, policies, and more to submit or access health insurance claims data. APCD is a critical tool for evaluating outcomes and cost transparency.

Statewide HIT plan (2022-2026) 

See how OHS is applying technology to healthcare for the benefit of all CT residents.

HealthscoreCT 

Use tools to compare costs and affordability of healthcare services and coverage with HealthscoreCT.

Race, ethnicity, and language 

Learn how Connecticut supports providers and patients with collecting race, ethnicity, and language data to improve health equity.

Research and Reporting Unit 

The Research and Reporting Unit releases data and publications to help improve healthcare for all CT residents.

Advisory groups and other resources

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Health IT Advisory Council

HITAC advises OHS on policy recommendations to advance statewide health IT.
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APCD Advisory Group

The All-Payer Claims Database (APCD) Advisory Group is a subcommittee that advises HITAC on a wide range of topics related to health claims data.
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APCD Data Release Committee (DRC)

The APCD-DRC reviews and deliberates applications submitted to the APCD.
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HIE Regulations Advisory Subcommittee

The HIE Reguations Advisory Subcommittee supports development of policies, procedures, and regulations related to the HIE.

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Publications

The Health IT Advisory Council releases a number of publications, reports, and recommendations. Find them all here.
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State Innovation Model (2014-2020)

Read publications about OHS’ work on health equity as part of the Community and Clinical Integration Program (CCIP).