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§ 18-506. Statewide Steering Committee on Services for Adults with Sickle Cell Disease.

MD Health-Gen Code § 18-506 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    In this section, “Steering Committee” means the Statewide Steering Committee on Services for Adults with Sickle Cell Disease.

(b)    There is a Statewide Steering Committee on Services for Adults with Sickle Cell Disease.

(c)    The Steering Committee shall include representatives from:

(1)    Local and national groups that advocate for individuals with sickle cell disease;

(2)    Interest and support groups for individuals with sickle cell disease;

(3)    Community and consumer groups;

(4)    Academic and private clinical settings with knowledge and experience caring for adults with sickle cell disease;

(5)    Area hospitals caring for individuals with sickle cell disease; and

(6)    Pediatric clinics that care for children with sickle cell disease.

(d)    The Steering Committee shall:

(1)    Establish institution and community partnerships;

(2)    Establish a statewide network of stakeholders who care for individuals with sickle cell disease;

(3)    Educate individuals with sickle cell disease, the public, and health care providers about the State options for care of sickle cell disease; and

(4)    Identify funding sources for implementing or supporting the actions, studies, policies, regulations, or laws recommended by the Steering Committee, including funding from:

(i)    State, federal, and local government sources; and

(ii)    Private sources.

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