HealthHCV is fielding the 2019 HealthHCV State of HCV Care National Survey(TM). This annual survey reaches providers nationwide, including hepatologists, gastroenterologists, infectious disease specialists, HIV care providers, primary care providers, and others screening for and/or treating hepatitis-C. The 2019 survey, developed with input from viral hepatitis advocacy groups, payers, and HCV care providers, builds on the findings from HealthHCV’s inaugural Report on the State of HCV Care, based on a survey of almost 200 prescribing providers involved in HCV care. The inaugural survey formed some of the first data points regarding the provision of HCV care and treatment in the U.S.
While advances in HCV cure therapy have led to improved survival rates for patients with cirrhosis, reduced health care costs, and a reduced need for liver cancer surveillance, a more comprehensive approach to HCV care is needed to curb the epidemic, especially as the opioid crisis continues to fuel increases in new infections.
The State of HCV Care is integral to understanding and improving current HCV care and prevention efforts, as well as shaping advocacy and policy needs. There are currently few efforts to collect information on hepatitis C (HCV) care and treatment in the U.S., and these survey results serve as some of the first national data points regarding provision of HCV care. The data collected from this survey provides an opportunity for those on the front lines of HCV care to cite challenges and barriers to providing necessary services. This year’s survey will evaluate the latest impacts on HCV screening practices, treatment access and reimbursement, barriers to care, provider training needs, and integration and coordination of HCV services with behavioral health and substance use treatment.
Your feedback is critical to shape national HCV advocacy, education, and training in 2019 and beyond that contribute to ending the HCV epidemic! In order to take the survey please press HERE.
About HealthHCV: HealthHCV’s unique role in evaluating national provider needs helped shape a robust suite of current education offerings on HCV, including the 20x20 Initiative: Increasing HCV Screening and Linkage to Care by 2020 and Addressing the Evolving Opioid and HCV Epidemics Through Community Engagement and Education.
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