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US Veterans Health Administration Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Program: A Model for National HCV Elimination Through Patient-Centered Medical Homes.

Authors :
Litwin, Alain H
Akiyama, Matthew J
Source :
Clinical Infectious Diseases. 6/15/2024, Vol. 78 Issue 6, p1580-1582. 3p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The article highlights the success of the U.S. Veterans Health Administration's (VHA) Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Program as a model for national HCV elimination through integrated, patient-centered medical homes. Topics include the VHA's strategies such as eliminating treatment barriers, integrating HCV care with comprehensive services for substance use disorders, and the importance of adapting models to broader U.S. healthcare systems to reach high-risk populations like people who inject drugs.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10584838
Volume :
78
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Clinical Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
177926999
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/cid/ciae028