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HRSA Sickle Cell Disease Regional Care Excellence Program Funding Opportunity

This funding opportunity from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) supports the Sickle Cell Disease Regional Care Excellence (SoRCE) Program: - HRSA seeks to improve health outcomes for individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD) through expanded access and enhanced quality of care - Seven Regional Coordinating Hubs will be funded, each responsible for a specific region - Hubs will collaborate with clinical and community-based partners - Participation in continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities is required - The program emphasizes tracking quality of life indicators for SCD patients - Total available funding is $6,650,000, with a minimum of $950,000 per recipient - Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, nonprofits, hospitals, clinics, and health centers - No specific OEMs, vendors, or product procurements are involved; the focus is on health services and program coordination

Description

The Sickle Cell Disease Regional Care Excellence Program (SoRCE) aims to improve the health of people with sickle cell disease by expanding access to care, improving quality of care, and tracking quality of life indicators. The program targets approximately 100,000 people in the United States with sickle cell disease, focusing on early treatment to prevent complications. It consists of seven regions, each with one award recipient serving as a Regional Coordinating Hub working with clinical and community partners to engage in continuous quality improvement initiatives.

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