Outpatient Healthcare Utilization And Rates Of Co-Management Among Medicaid Patients With Sickle Cell Disease In North Carolina

Introduction: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a complex disease for which pain is the hallmark, often results in end-organ failure, and is associated with early death. Primary care providers (PCP's), hematologists, and co-management between PCP's and hematologists are necessary to facilitate optimal patient outcomes. Due to the wide array of sickle cell related complications, multiple specialists are required to manage patients with SCD. We report outpatient visits per provider specialty type and co-management, for persons with SCD enrolled in Medicaid during a 12-month period in North Carolina.