ASCP Supports Sickle Cell Disease Legislation

ASCP is supporting the Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act (SCDCCA) – legislation that would enable state Medicaid programs to provide comprehensive, coordinated care through a health home model for individuals with Sickle Cell Disease. A revised version of the SCDCCA (H.R. 7432) was introduced in the House of Representatives by Congressmen Michael Burgess (R-TX) and Danny Davis (D-IL) in late February. The bill sponsors have indicated that H.R. 7432 could be considered by the Energy and Commerce Committee in an upcoming Committee hearing. ASCP together with ASH, has urged that this measure is included on the Committee’s agenda for consideration as soon as possible.

ASCP will continue to monitor/report on developments in this important area.

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