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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.
The NYS Viral Hepatitis Strategic Plan outlines a coordinated, comprehensive, and systematic approach that will decrease the incidence and reduce the morbidity and mortality of viral hepatitis.
The new NASTAD Hep C Community Navigation Toolkit consists of program protocols, data collection tools, and patient education materials used in the Hep C patient navigation programs developed by the NYC Health Department.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, CMS expanded payment for telehealth services so that Medicare beneficiaries can get convenient and high-quality care from the comfort of their home while avoiding unnecessary exposure to the COVID-19 virus. CMS is now reviewing the temporary ...
Request for Comment on Draft Recommendations to Support Expansion of Hep C Treatment in Opioid Programs
AdvocacyOpportunity to comment on letter by a group of clinical providers working to promote policy changes that have the potential to improve capacity to treat hepatitis C in Opioid Treatment Programs in New York State.
The new CDC algorithm for testing and treating pregnant women for hepatitis B The PHBPP Perinatal Algorithm has been finalized and is now posted on the Division of Viral Hepatitis webpage. The link is below: https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/hbv/perinatalxmtn.htm Here you will find...
Dear Colleague Letter | Hep B & C Screening & Treatment Guidance 2020 (NYC Health Dept)
Featured, Guidelines, News, PublicationsIn 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.
Email NYC Council to Support FY 21 Viral Hep Initiative Funding for Community Organizations
AdvocacySend an email to your New York City Council Member to ask them to refund the Viral Hepatitis Initiative in FY21!
Hep Free NYC is launching a capacity building initiative to support partners to implement hepatitis B and C telehealth services.