10-9-14 Queens Hep C Task Force Meeting Notes

Agenda

Introduction of NYC Hep C Task Force  Queens Community Chair

• Hema Sanantham, NP – Damian Family Health Center
• Description of Hep C Program

Epiquery Demo – Perminder Khosa, MPH

Review of Queens Hep C resources – Nirah Johnson, LCSW

• DOHMH Hep Services Site Locator: Testing & Treatment Listings
• Test Sites
• Patient Navigation Sites
• Syringe Exchange Sites

Policy Update

• Open for Public Comment: NYS Medicaid Sovaldi Hep C Medication Clinical Criteria
• New NYS Law | RNs Authorized to Administer Hep C Test Without Physician Orders

Hep C Health Care Access Needs Discussion: What are the current barriers to ensuring all Hep C patients have a chance to achieve a CURE?

• Insured, Uninsured & Uninsurable
• What training would be helpful?

Discussion: What should be done to improve health outcomes in people at risk for or living with Hep C in Queens? Cant attend? Provide feedback by email, click here

Tour! of the Damian Family Health Center Firehouse Center

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