H4555
An Act to improve sickle cell care
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Bill overview
This bill aims to enhance the delivery of care for individuals with sickle cell disease in Massachusetts. It seeks to improve access to specialized treatment and support services, ultimately improving the health outcomes for those affected by this chronic illness. The bill intends to establish and strengthen programs focused on early diagnosis, comprehensive care coordination, and patient education. It also addresses the need for increased capacity within the healthcare system to meet the growing demand for sickle cell services.
Key provisions
- Expand access to specialized sickle cell clinics and treatment centers.
- Improve coordination of care among healthcare providers.
- Increase funding for sickle cell research and patient support programs.
- Enhance patient education and awareness about sickle cell disease.
- Establish a statewide registry for sickle cell patients.
Who is affected
- Individuals with sickle cell disease
- Families of individuals with sickle cell disease
- Healthcare providers in Massachusetts
- Hospitals and clinics in Massachusetts
- The Massachusetts healthcare system
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Financial Services
Cosponsor
Bud L. Williams
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Bill H.4555 194th (Current)
An Act to improve sickle cell care
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Sponsor: Joint Committee on Financial Services
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.4555
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 9/29/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Financial Services |
| 9/29/2025 | House | New draft of H1347 |
| 9/29/2025 | House | Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 12/8/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 3/19/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026 |
| 4/21/2026 | House | Accompanied H4554 |
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