House Bill 8855
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Centers Act of 2022
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 15, 2022
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8855
Congress
117
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Centers Act of 2022
This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants for establishing sickle cell disease treatment centers that operate using a hub-and-spoke framework to provide integrated, longitudinal health care for patients with the disease and individuals with sickle cell trait. Grant recipients must be networks comprised of (1) a hospital, clinic, or university health center; (2) at least one federally qualified health center or other health care organization that incorporates community health workers into the care team; and (3) at least one community-based organization.
Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder that can lead to pain, anemia, infections, and stroke.
September 15, 2022
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09/16/2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
09/15/2022
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
09/15/2022
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Dec 29, 2022 12:33:49 PM