Last Updated on July 28, 2021 by HepFree NYC
Hep C & Drug User Health Virtual Preceptorship Program: Summer 2021
A network building capacity to prevent, manage and treat hepatitis B and C in NYC
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Article | Excluding People Who Use Drugs or Alcohol from Hep C Treatment – Is This Fair, Given the Available Data?
News
We will examine restrictions to assess whether they meet evidenced-based medical and public health criteria, and whether they satisfy the principle of justice.
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Job | Check Hep C Patient Navigator
News
Check Hep C Patient Navigator BOOM!Health Primary Duties & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Job Summary The Patient Navigator provides quality and comprehensive HCV testing and Health Education, Risk Reduction and HCV prevention education services targeting P...
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Support Funding for Viral Hepatitis–Urge Your House Representative
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We have the tools to prevent the major causes of viral hepatitis and liver cancer – a hepatitis B vaccine and effective treatments that reduce disease progression, new diagnostics for HCV and treatments that increase cure rates over 90%, and even more medical advances in the re...
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Dear Colleague Letter | Hep B & C Screening & Treatment Guidance 2020 (NYC Health Dept)
Guidelines, News, Publications
In March 2020, the United States Preventive Services Task Force recommended one-time screening for hepatitis C in people aged 18-79. Simplified treatment guidance has been developed for hepatitis B and C.
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NYS ADAP Includes New Hep C Meds on Formulary
Advocacy, News, HepCX News
NYS ADAP will be offering access to new Hep C meds, including Zepatier, Viekira pak, Viekira XR, and Daklinza.
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Funding | RFA for Funding for FQHC’s to Address Opioid Crisis NY (Due March 7, 2019)
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OASAs will issue up to 10 awards of up to $350,000 each to Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) to expand or establish opioid disorder services, including medication assisted treatment (MAT)
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CVS Caremark: Funding for Organizations Serving the Uninsured
Funding, News
Applicants must be nonprofit organizations in states with CVS/pharmacy stores. Qualifying organizations are eligible for grants of up to $5,000 each.
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New CDC estimates reveal declines in Hep C treatment 2015 – 2020
News, Reports
New CDC estimates reveal declines in hepatitis C treatment 2015 – 2020








