PHPA 3671 -Hub and Spoke Model of Care to Decrease Acute Care Utilization by Marylanders with Sickle Cell Disease

This contract focuses on expanding the expertise and capabilities of adult primary care and emergency department providers in managing Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) through the development or enhancement of a “Hub and Spoke” model of care in underserved areas. The goal is to reduce acute care utilization among Maryland residents with SCD by enabling established sickle cell centers (the Hubs) to extend their support and resources to community centers where specialized care is lacking (the Spokes). This approach aims to improve access to specialized care and ultimately reduce emergency visits and hospitalizations. The solicitation, issued by the Maryland Department of Health & Mental Hygiene, seeks proposals by February 2, 2026, and is identified under the NAICS code 621498, which pertains to specialty outpatient healthcare services. The program will be carried out primarily in Baltimore, Maryland, and aims to fulfill requirements set forth in state law (Md. Code Ann., Health-General §18-507.a.7). The designated point of contact for this project is Li’chelle Lindsey, who can be reached via the provided email. This initiative represents a strategic effort to improve health outcomes for individuals with SCD by leveraging existing healthcare infrastructure to extend specialized care into underserved communities.