Hepatitis C
Insurance and Pharmaceutical Information
Medicare
Hepatitis C screening test requirements to be covered by Medicare.
Aetna
Aetna non-Medicare prescription drug plan related to Hepatitis C.
Humana
Humana specialty pharmacy approach related to Hepatitis C.
Patient Care Resources and Checklists
Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA)
Up-to-date guidance for the treatment of Hepatitis C Virus infection from IDSA and its partners.
ISMS Urges Baby Boomers and Other High-Risk Patients to Get Screened for Hepatitis C
ISMS pamphlet urging baby boomers and other high-risk patients to get screened for Hepatitis C.
75% of people who are infected with Hepatitis C don’t know it
ISMS flyer outlining criteria for patients most at risk for having Hepatitis C.
Facts about Hepatitis C from Illinois Doctors
Video
ISMS video outlining criteria for patients most at risk for having Hepatitis C.
Hepatitis C – Stats and Facts at a Glance
ISMS flyer on quick facts about Hepatitis C.
ISMS Members Making it Work: Increasing the rate of Hepatitis C screenings
Case Study
ISMS member case study on increasing the rate of Hepatitis C screenings.
Patient Education
CDC General Fact Sheet
Patient resource on risk, transmission, prevention and treatment of viral hepatitis.
What to Expect When Getting Tested
All adults, pregnant women, and people with risk factors should get tested for hepatitis C.
Viral Hepatitis Information for Gay and Bisexual Men
Patient resource on risk and transmission of viral hepatitis for gay and bisexual men.
Hepatitis and Your Liver
Video
Video explaining the effect of Hepatitis C and its connection to liver disease.
Physician Education
Preventive Services Task Force calls for expanding hepatitis C screenings
USPSTF recommendation of screening for the Hepatitis C virus infection in adolescents and adults.
CDC Hep C Information for Health Professionals
CDC information and guidelines on risk, transmission, prevention, testing and treatment of Hepatitis C.
Hepatitis C Surveillance
CDC statistics and surveillance of Hepatitis C in the United States.
Preventing Transmission of Hepatitis C Amongst Hemodialysis Patients
Study on transmission of Hepatitis C virus in the dialysis setting and strategies for its prevention.
CMS Decision Memo for Hep C Screening
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) decision memo for screening for Hepatitis C in adults.
Screening Guidelines
CDC Guidelines
CDC Recommendations for Hepatitis C Screening Among Adults in the United States.
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
USPSTF recommendation of screening for the Hepatitis C virus infection in adolescents and adults.
Laboratory Testing for Healthcare Professionals
CDC guidelines for laboratory testing and result reporting of Hepatitis C.