Connecticut 2017 Regular Session

Connecticut House Bill HB06234

Introduced
1/20/17  
Introduced
1/20/17  
Refer
1/20/17  

Caption

An Act Adopting Diabetes Advisory Council Recommendations.

Impact

If enacted, this bill will amend the general statutes to improve the quality of diabetes care by integrating comprehensive data monitoring systems. The introduction of an all-payer scorecard is intended to create a benchmark for federally qualified health centers in their efforts to enhance patient care. Moreover, by stratifying and reporting clinical quality data by race and ethnicity, the bill aims to tackle health disparities and ensure that quality improvement efforts are equitable across different demographics.

Summary

House Bill 06234, also known as the Act Adopting Diabetes Advisory Council Recommendations, aims to enhance diabetes management and reporting within the state. The bill proposes the implementation of diabetes-related clinical quality measures as part of state-wide and regional dashboards. This initiative seeks to monitor and report on diabetes control efforts at both state and community levels, effectively aligning healthcare quality improvement efforts with national standards recommended by the SIM Quality Council.

Contention

While the bill presents significant potential benefits for diabetes care, there may be points of contention regarding data privacy and the effectiveness of such reporting systems. Critics could raise concerns about the implications of collecting and reporting sensitive health data, particularly with regards to how it might be used or misused. Furthermore, there might be debates surrounding the allocation of resources to implement these measures and whether the expected improvements in diabetes management will justify the investment required.

Notable_points

The legislative discussions have emphasized the importance of adopting the Diabetes Advisory Council's recommendations, highlighting the need for actionable steps in public health policy. The motivation behind the bill is to create a systematic approach to diabetes management that not only enhances clinical outcomes but also promotes transparency and accountability within healthcare systems.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CT SB00175

An Act Concerning Funds For The Rare Disease Advisory Council.

CT HB05382

An Act Concerning The Recommendations Of The Office Of The Child Advocate.

CT SB00391

An Act Implementing The Recommendations Of The State Contracting Standards Board.

CT HB05508

An Act Concerning Recommendations From The Juvenile Justice Policy And Oversight Committee.

CT HB05225

An Act Concerning The Recommendations Of The Invasive Plants Council.

CT HB05299

An Act Concerning The Department Of Economic And Community Development's Recommendations For Revisions To The Jobsct Program And The Commerce And Related Statutes.

CT HB05053

An Act Concerning The Governor's Budget Recommendations For Health And Human Services.

CT SB00384

An Act Concerning The Low-income Energy Advisory Board.

CT SB00125

An Act Concerning The Recommendations Of The Department Of Children And Families Relative To Identified Adoptions And Revisions To Certain Terminology.

CT HB05464

An Act Concerning The Legislative Commissioners' Recommendations For Technical Revisions To Insurance-related Statutes.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.