HHS Establishes Seven Regional Hubs to Broaden Access to Sickle Cell Care Across the U.S.

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HHS, through HRSA, announced seven awards for Regional Coordinating Hubs under the new Sickle Cell Disease Regional Care Excellence Program.
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The SoRCE Program expands HRSA’s regional sickle cell care network from five regions to seven.
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Each Regional Coordinating Hub will partner with at least three clinical-community spokes, each combining a clinical center with one or more community-based organizations.
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The program aims to improve access to and quality of care, connect patients with community services, and monitor quality-of-life indicators.
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HRSA plans to award a nationwide contract for training, capacity development, and technical assistance for regional partners and community-based organizations, health centers, and community health wor

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