HR 9872
Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Centers Act of 2024
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Bill overview
This bill, the Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Centers Act of 2024, aims to improve access to comprehensive care for people with sickle cell disease and other heritable hemoglobinopathies. It establishes a program to create a network of ‘Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Centers’ using a ‘hub-and-spoke’ model, connecting hospitals, clinics, and community-based organizations. The program will focus on providing coordinated, lifelong care, supporting health care teams, and collecting data to better understand and address the needs of this patient population.
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Barbara Lee
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