NYS DOH Removes Hep C Med Restrictions in FFS Medicaid

NYS Hep C 'Baby Boomer' Testing Law Background on the Law Effective January 1, 2014, the NYS Hepatitis C Testing Law. 2171 requires healthcare providers to offer hep C test to baby boomers. The law requires full diagnostic testing for those who screen anti-body positive and ei...

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...

We are currently looking to fill 2 positions working on our Young IDU Project.

Congress will be making its federal funding decisions this week – now is the time to make as many phone calls as possible to your Representatives. Let them know how important these issues are to you, your family, and your community, and ask for critically-needed increased fundi...