Hepatitis C (HCV) elimination webinar

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Hepatitis C (HCV) elimination webinar

You are receiving this notification because the Health Care Authority (HCA) wants you to know about a webinar that will be held on May 26, 2021.

NOTE: This webinar is intended for Washington State providers and those regionally adjacent providers intending to treat Washington State clients.

Caring for women with HCV

Hosted by AbbVie – Washington State’s partner to eliminate HCV

This webinar has six different times available and you must register at least 24 hours in advance. It will be focused on women of child-bearing age, addressing points including:

HCV in women has increased dramatically
Admissions of women into addiction treatment centers has also increased
Women are significantly less likely than men to be treated for HCV

Info and Registration (Pacific Time Zone)

Please note, you may be required to select an AbbVie representative upon your registration. Select or enter the Washington State HCV elimination representative - either Paul Richards or Richard Wells.

May 26 - early sessions facilitated by: Barbra Cave, APRN, PhD.

May 26 - afternoon sessions facilitated by: Tipu Khan, MD

About the Health Care Authority (HCA)

The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is committed to whole-person care, integrating physical health and behavioral health services for better results and healthier residents.

HCA purchases health care for more than 2.5 million Washington residents through Apple Health (Medicaid), the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) Program, the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Program, and the COFA Islander Health Care Program. As the largest health care purchaser in the state, we lead the effort to transform health care, helping ensure Washington residents have access to better health and better care at a lower cost.

Please do not reply directly to this message. For more information, visit the HCA website, where you'll also find contact information.

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