Texas SB820 establishes a sickle cell disease registry to collect and analyze data for treatment and cure efforts.

SB820 mandates the creation of a sickle cell disease registry by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. This registry will serve as a centralized database of sickle cell disease cases within the state, aiming to support treatment and cure initiatives. The registry will include records of all diagnosed cases and any additional information deemed necessary by the executive commissioner. Health care facilities are required to submit relevant data to the department.

Texas SB820 establishes a sickle cell disease registry to collect and analyze data for treatment and cure efforts.

SB820 mandates the creation of a sickle cell disease registry by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. This registry will serve as a centralized database of sickle cell disease cases within the state, aiming to support treatment and cure initiatives. The registry will include records of all diagnosed cases and any additional information deemed necessary by the executive commissioner. Health care facilities are required to submit relevant data to the department.