Councils and Committees
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Our mission

Councils and committees advise the Office of Health Strategy (OHS) on policy and practices to promote a person-centered healthcare system that:

  • Improves healthcare outcomes
  • Promotes health equity
  • Reduces healthcare costs
  • Improves efficiency outcomes

Interested in participating or sharing your views? If so, contact us at OHS@ct.gov to learn more.

All Payer Claims Database Advisory Group

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About the group

The All-Payer Claims Database Advisory Group (APCD-AG) advises OHS on using health data to improve healthcare efficiency, outcomes, and the understanding of costs.

Community Health Worker Advisory Body

Healthcare professionals in hospital.

About the group

The Community Health Worker Advisory Body (CHWAB) advises the Department of Public Health (DPH) on educational and certification requirements for Community Health Worker training programs.

Health Information Technology Advisory Council

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About the group

The Health IT Advisory Council (HITAC) advises OHS and the Health Information Technology Officer (HITO) to advance health information technology and health information exchange efforts in our state.

Healthcare Benchmark Initiative Steering Committee

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About the group

The Healthcare Benchmark Initiative Steering Committee (HBISC) advises on all aspects of the Healthcare Benchmark Initiative, including healthcare cost growth and quality.

Healthcare Benchmark Initiative Data Analytics Workgroup

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About the group

The Healthcare Benchmark Initiative Data Analytics Workgroup advises the HBISC on opportunities for reducing the cost growth of healthcare in the state and data use strategy.

Healthcare Cabinet

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About the group

The Health Care Cabinet advises OHS on implementing federal health reforms and developing a more integrated healthcare system in Connecticut.

Quality Council

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About the group

The Quality Council advises OHS on a core set of clinical quality, patient safety, consumer experience, and over and under-utilization benchmarks and measures.