Sickle Cell Disease Protection Act; enact
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Overview
The Sickle Cell Disease Protection Act requires the Georgia Department of Community Health to regularly review medications and treatment plans for individuals with sickle cell disease receiving Medicaid. This process will include gathering public input through a formal review period and producing an annual report detailing the findings and recommendations. The goal of this legislation is to ensure that Medicaid recipients with sickle cell disease receive the most effective and appropriate care available. It also aims to improve the overall management of this chronic condition within the state’s healthcare system.
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Anne Allen Westbrook
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