Study shows that two out of five Bronx residents who test positive for hepatitis C are undiagnosed. The Health Department’s Viral Hepatitis Program offers free resources to support health care providers in hepatitis B and C screening and care.
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World Hepatitis Day provides a platform for people to speak out, be engaged and take action to ensure global commitments are met and viral hepatitis is eliminated by 2030.
The FDA has approved the drug Epclusa to treat adult patients with chronic Hep C both with and without cirrhosis.
Over 500 Hep Free NYC LGBTQ Resource Cards were passed out during LGBTQ Pride.
Presentation | Hep C Prior Authorization Tips from the Pros
News, Training, HepCX, HepCX News, Presentation, Prior Authorization, Traininghis presentation includes tips from providers experienced with advocating successfully for hepatitis C medication coverage for their patients.
Presentation | Small hospital improves screening and implements reflex testing
News, Training, HepCX News, Presentation, Reflex Testing, ScreeningPresentation | Small hospital improves screening and implements reflex testing HepCX Champion and Director of Ambulatory Services of Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center, Dr. Neil Pasco, presented at the June 2nd champion’s meeting. Dr. Pasco described the current state of hep C ca...
Join us to commemorate National Hepatitis Testing Day and Hispanic Hepatitis Awareness Day.
NYS DOH Removes Hep C Med Restrictions in FFS Medicaid
Advocacy, News, Hepatitis C, HepCX News, Medicaid, NYS LegislationThe NYS Drug Utilization Review Board voted to eliminate most restrictions on prescribing hepatitis C medications for all Medicaid fee-for-service patients.








