Connecticut General Statutes
Chapter 368ll - Miscellaneous Provisions
Section 19a-913. - Establishment of guidelines by department for use of nonpharmaceutical therapies to treat chronic pain.

On or before January 1, 2022, the Commissioner of Public Health shall (1) establish guidelines for the use of evidence-based, nonpharmaceutical therapies to treat chronic pain, including, but not limited to, chiropractic treatment and physical therapy, and (2) conduct educational and outreach activities to raise awareness of such guidelines.

(P.A. 21-113, S. 2.)
History: P.A. 21-113 effective July 1, 2021.

Structure Connecticut General Statutes

Connecticut General Statutes

Title 19a - Public Health and Well-Being

Chapter 368ll - Miscellaneous Provisions

Section 19a-900. - Use of cartridge injector by staff member of before or after school program, day camp or child care facility.

Section 19a-901. - Obstetrical ultrasound procedure.

Section 19a-902. - Dual licensure program for providers of mental health services and substance abuse services. Drug testing at facilities licensed by Department of Public Health. Regulations.

Section 19a-903. - Prohibited billing practices re hospital-acquired conditions.

Section 19a-903a. - Circulating nurses in hospitals and outpatient surgical facilities.

Section 19a-903b. - Hospital designation of health care providers and technologists to perform oxygen-related patient care activities. Training. Competency testing. Exception.

Section 19a-903c. - Medical spas.

Section 19a-904. - Emergency service members and exposure to infectious diseases. Definitions. Designated officers. Duties of hospital. Request for notification. Immunity from liability.

Section 19a-904a. - Notice to patients re coverage by health insurance policy. Understandable language in documents submitted to patients or insureds. Collection from insured of money owed by health carrier.

Section 19a-904b. - Notice to health carrier when stopping acceptance of patients in insurance plan. Updates to health care provider directories.

Section 19a-904c. - Electronic health records systems; utilization by hospitals.

Section 19a-904d. - Health information blocking. Penalty.

Section 19a-905. - Health care providers who provide direct patient care to wear badges.

Section 19a-905a. - Recording of developmental screenings by health care providers.

Section 19a-906. - Telehealth services.

Section 19a-906a. - Issuance of order authorizing out-of-state telehealth providers to provide telehealth services to patients in this state.

Section 19a-907. - Conversion therapy. Definitions.

Section 19a-907a. - Conversion therapy by healthcare provider. Prohibition.

Section 19a-907b. - Conversion therapy in conduct of trade or commerce. Prohibition. Unfair or deceptive trade practice.

Section 19a-907c. - Conversion therapy and the expenditure of public funds.

Section 19a-908. - Initial contact lens prescriptions. Prohibition on use of remote refractive devices.

Section 19a-909. - Access to and maintenance and administration of epinephrine cartridge injectors by authorized entities. Limitation on liability.

Section 19a-910. - Development of communication aid for use during emergencies. Maintenance of communication aid in vehicle.

Section 19a-910a. - Maintenance of documents in police officer and emergency medical technician vehicles.

Section 19a-911. - Council on Protecting Women's Health established. Membership. Report.

Section 19a-912. - Limited services pregnancy centers. Definitions.

Section 19a-912a. - Deceptive advertising by limited services pregnancy centers. Prohibited.

Section 19a-912b. - Deceptive advertising by limited services pregnancy centers. Injunctive relief. Civil penalty.

Section 19a-913. - Establishment of guidelines by department for use of nonpharmaceutical therapies to treat chronic pain.

Section 19a-914. - Pediatric mental health, behavioral health and substance use disorder screening tool for use by pediatricians and emergency departments.

Section 19a-915. - Reciprocal licensure or endorsement for speech and language pathology and occupational therapy. Report.