Senator Scott, Secretary Kennedy Lead Healthcare Roundtable

CHARLESTON, S.C. — U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), member of the Senate Committee on Finance and Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Secretary of Health and Human Services, led a healthcare roundtable in Charleston, South Carolina. The roundtable centered on addressing critical challenges facing the American healthcare system, most notably sickle cell gene therapies in Medicaid. Attendees included Lt. Governor Pamela Evette, elected state legislators from across the country, healthcare professionals, community leaders, and policy experts. 

The conversation focused on the recent approval of groundbreaking gene therapies for sickle cell disease and the new federal initiative to support state Medicaid programs in making these therapies more affordable and accessible. South Carolina’s early engagement in this effort reflects its commitment to improving care for those who need it most. Senator Scott has long prioritized improving outcomes for patients living with sickle cell disease and ensuring that federal health programs support cutting-edge care across all communities. 

“Today’s roundtable in Charleston underscores our commitment to tackling the critical challenges within our healthcare system, particularly for those living with sickle cell disease,” said Senator Scott. “The recent approval of groundbreaking gene therapies represents a significant advancement in care, and it is our responsibility to ensure these innovations are accessible and affordable for all. Together with our partners in the state and healthcare community, we are taking meaningful steps to enhance the lives of those who need it most.”

The roundtable is part of a broader initiative led by Senator Scott and Secretary Kennedy as they work to modernize and strengthen the nation’s healthcare system.

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