Help eliminate hepatitis C in Washington

Washington State Health Care Authority sent this bulletin at 11/04/2022 07:45 AM PDT

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Screen, screen, screen

Washington is on the path to eliminate hepatitis C virus from our state. Elimination starts with screening.

The CDC recommends hepatitis C screening among all adults at least once in their lifetime and to screen every pregnant person during each pregnancy. Safe and effective direct-acting antiviral medications for hepatitis C have been available since 2014, yet few people receive treatment within one year of diagnosis.

By screening patients now, we can prevent the physical, emotional, and financial damage hepatitis C causes to Washingtonians in the future. Any provider with prescribing capacity can treat hepatitis C, including primary care providers.

Resources

There are many resources to support understanding, screening, and treating hepatitis C.

Eliminating hepatitis C provider page | Health Care Authority. On this page, you’ll find guidelines, frequently asked questions, webinar recordings, and more.
Hepatitis C | Health Care Authority. Learn how to prevent hepatitis C, where to get tested, and how to get treatment.
Know More Hepatitis campaign page | CDC. Designed to help implement CDC’s screening and testing recommendations by encouraging primary care and prenatal care providers to test all adult and pregnant patients for hepatitis C.
Hepatitis C Online | University of Washington. Learn the latest guidance for screening, diagnosing, monitoring, and managing HCV. This comprehensive online training, funded by the CDC, is developed and maintained by the University of Washington National Hepatitis Training Center. Free CME and CE contact hours available.
Hepatitis C Management | National Clinician Consultation Center. The National Clinical Consultation Service is available for clinician-to-clinician advice on hepatitis C management.

Contact

Email: eliminatehcv@hca.wa.gov

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.

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