Mark L. Fuerst

State of Indiana, FSSA Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning

402 W. Washington St., W382, MS 07

Indianapolis

46259

Articles

Universal screening for HCV infection is cost-effective

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Study suggests all adults age 18 and older should be screened for HCV.

Half of hepatitis C patients can receive shorter direct-acting antiviral treatments

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Shorter treatment could significantly reduce costs of therapy.

Too few young opioid drug users tested for hepatitis C infection

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Effective direct-acting antivirals are available for teens.

Hepatitis C drug treatments effective for inject drug users

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Strong evidence supports removal of restrictions to direct-acting antiviral therapy based on recent drug use.

Transplanting Hepatitis C-infected kidneys is cost-effective and safe

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Two studies show these kidneys could be valuable resource for patients in need

Drug addicts face barriers that prevent Hepatitis C treatment

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New approaches are needed for physicians to engage young people who inject drugs