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Code of Virginia
Title 32.1. Health
Chapter 2. Disease Prevention and Control
7/4/2026

Article 22.1. Sickle Cell Coordinated Access Network.

§ 32.1-73.27:1. (Effective July 1, 2027) Sickle Cell Coordinated Access Network; purpose.

A. As used in this section:

"Network" means the Sickle Cell Coordinated Access Network established in this article.

"Sickle cell specialist" means a health care professional who specializes in the treatment of sickle cell trait and sickle cell disease.

B. The Commissioner shall establish and maintain the Sickle Cell Coordinated Access Network, in collaboration with and under the Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems Authority, for the purpose of providing health care providers in the Commonwealth with real-time consultation and support from sickle cell specialists.

C. The Network shall ensure that sickle cell specialists are available for telehealth consultation with health care providers for extended coverage. Sickle cell specialists participating in the Network shall provide (i) guidance on pain management, (ii) consultation on treatment protocols, and (iii) coordination of care to health care providers.

2026, cc. 838, 839.