Councils and Committees

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

For a full list of OHS' councils and committees click here.

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

All Payer Claims Database Advisory Group

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. Please see pdf

APCD-AG

APCD

Visit Connecticut’s hub for insurance claims data.
Meetings and Materials

See the APCD-AG quarterly meeting schedule.
APCD-AG members

See a list of the members of the APCD-AG.
APCD-AG subgroups

The subgroups address data submission, release, privacy, and security.

Community Health Worker Advisory Body

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.

Learn about the CHWAB

CHWAB meetings and materials

View upcoming meetings, past meeting agendas, and the minutes.
CHWAB members

See a list of CHWAB members.
SIM committee

The SIM Community Health Worker Advisory Committee worked from 2016 to 2019.
Trainer portal

Apply to offer a community health worker training program.

Health Information Technology Advisory Council

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

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.

Learn about HBISC

HBISC meetings and materials

See upcoming meetings, past meeting agendas, and the minutes.
HBISC members

View a list of committee members.
Benchmark reports

View healthcare benchmark reports, updates, and findings.
Technical Team

Learn about the HCBI Technical Teams’ work to set benchmarks for 2026-2030.

Healthcare Cabinet

About the group

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

More about the HCC

HCC meetings and materials

View upcoming meetings, past meeting agendas, and the minutes.
HCC members

View a list of the cabinet members.
Cost containment reports

View reports on cost containment models in CT and other states.
Physician Practice Workgroup

Review this group’s findings and recommendations.

Healthcare Benchmark Initiative Quality Council

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.

Learn about the council

Council meetings and materials

View upcoming meetings, past meeting agendas, and the minutes.
Council members

See a list of Quality Council members.
Aligned measures

Learn about measures for assessing and rewarding the quality of certain services.
Health Equity Subcommittee

View upcoming meetings, past meeting agendas, and the minutes.

Our mission

All Payer Claims Database Advisory Group

About the group

Community Health Worker Advisory Body

About the group

Health Information Technology Advisory Council

About the group

Healthcare Benchmark Initiative Steering Committee

About the group

Healthcare Cabinet

About the group

Healthcare Benchmark Initiative Quality Council

About the group

All OHS councils and committees

Archived OHS council and committees