2020 Maryland Statutes
Health - General
Title 18 - Disease Prevention
Subtitle 5 - Sickle Cell Anemia
Section 18-506 - Statewide Steering Committee on Services for Adults With Sickle Cell Disease
(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.
