Improving HCV Outcomes in Rural and Underserved Communities: Listening and Engaging Patients in Care " Part 1

Target Audience
This activity is designed specifically for primary care clinicians, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team who serve patients in rural and underserved communities.

Program Overview
Despite advances in treatment, hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection remains a public health concern. In the US, rural and underserved populations are disproportionately affected by HCV and more likely to face barriers of distance and lack of specialists. Thus, primary care clinicians play a key role in identifying people with HCV and ensuring they receive appropriate treatment. In this activity, expert faculty will review current recommendations for HCV screening and testing, the use of simplified HCV treatment regimens, and important follow-up care after treatment completion. Strategies for overcoming barriers and improving multidisciplinary care in rural and underserved communities will also be discussed.

This activity was recorded from a live webcast on October 22, 2022. Please note that data, information, and guidance presented in the video are subject to change.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:

Distinguish between available treatment regimens for HCV based on their efficacy, safety, and dosing profiles
Apply current treatment recommendations and the latest clinical evidence to appropriately treat patients with HCV
Implement strategies to overcome barriers and improve multidisciplinary HCV care in rural and underserved communities