Massachusetts H4555 aims to improve sickle cell care through education, screening, and enhanced access to care.

Massachusetts H4555 establishes a comprehensive program to improve sickle cell care. It includes the creation of a Statewide Steering Committee on Sickle Cell Disease to oversee initiatives. The bill mandates the Department of Public Health to compile data on sickle cell disease and its variants, focusing on trends in health care usage and access. It also requires health care facilities to report cases of sickle cell disease to the department. The bill promotes early detection through grants for screening and education services, targeting unserved and underserved populations.

Massachusetts H4555 aims to improve sickle cell care through education, screening, and enhanced access to care.

Massachusetts H4555 establishes a comprehensive program to improve sickle cell care. It includes the creation of a Statewide Steering Committee on Sickle Cell Disease to oversee initiatives. The bill mandates the Department of Public Health to compile data on sickle cell disease and its variants, focusing on trends in health care usage and access. It also requires health care facilities to report cases of sickle cell disease to the department. The bill promotes early detection through grants for screening and education services, targeting unserved and underserved populations.