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Hep Free NYC Advocacy Committee – Quarterly Meeting Highlights Via Zoom webinar – March 10, 2021 (3 – 5 PM)
Position: Hepatitis C Care Coordinator Start Date- May 3, 2021 Application Deadline- April 12, 2021 Salary- Starting salary $50,000 *Must be able to travel to multiple clinics in various locations in New York City throughout the week. This is a full-time position with benefits. D...
Has viral hepatitis impacted your life or the life of someone you care about? Are you willing to share your story to help spur change? The NoHep team is collecting stories about hepatitis and we need your help!
Advocacy Alert | Submit Comments for CDC on Universal Adult Hep B Vaccination Recommendation
AdvocacyCDC ACIP is undergoing an analysis of evidence and rationale to determine if they should make a recommendation for universal adult hep B vaccination. The decision is important in efforts to increase adult hep B immunization rates. Submit both written and oral public comments fo...
Advocacy Alert | Ask your NYC Council Member to refund the Viral Hepatitis Initiative in FY22
AdvocacyYour email will ensure Council is aware Viral Hepatitis Initiative funding is critical to the communities at risk for Hep B and C in NYC, who have also been hit hardest by the global coronavirus pandemic.
Advocacy Alert | Submit written or oral comments about Viral Hepatitis Initiative at the NYC Council Health Committee Hearing
AdvocacySubmit written testimony or testify via Zoom at the March 15 New York City Council Health Committee Hearing on the Mayor’s Preliminary Budget. Register to testify at least 24 hours before the hearing.
NYC Health Department Form to Self-Certify Medical Condition for COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility (including Liver Disease)
NewsNew York State has expanded COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to people with certain medical conditions, which includes liver disease (such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C, cirrhosis or other liver disease).
The NYC Department of Health has noted a recent increase in reports of hepatitis A among people who use drugs, are homeless or unstably housed, or are in methadone programs in NYC. Hep A can lead to severe illness and death, particularly in people with underlying health condition...
NYC Council established the Viral Hepatitis Initiative in 2014, to fund community organizations to provide hepatitis B and C prevention, linkage to care and care services.
Hep C Medication Prior Authorization Requirements Reduced in NYS Fee for Service Medicaid
Advocacy, NewsNYS Medicaid FFS removed prior authorizations for first time direct acting antivirals (DAAs) treatment of Hep C infection and for re-treatment within one year for any reason.